Star S4 Smartphone 5.0 Inch FHD IPS Screen Android 4.2 MTK6589 Quad Core 1G 8G 12.0MP
Has anyone purchased this phone?
Can you tell me how it works?
do not confuse with the star s5 N9500
and video
youtu.be/aZeF2O2ubM8
Just bought one from HK. Quality is not too bad for what you pay for. Came from a nexus s, so speed is definitely good. Not much lag. OS is almost stock with some essential mods which is cool. All china apps can be removed. Still trying out the battery.... it's okay, but could be better I believe.
Wifi is **** though. My 3 year old Nexus S wifi speed is 4 times faster if it's not next to the router.... something wrong with either radio or the engineering.... 3g is pretty darn fast.
tssphysicsboi said:
Just bought one from HK. Quality is not too bad for what you pay for. Came from a nexus s, so speed is definitely good. Not much lag. OS is almost stock with some essential mods which is cool. All china apps can be removed. Still trying out the battery.... it's okay, but could be better I believe.
Wifi is **** though. My 3 year old Nexus S wifi speed is 4 times faster if it's not next to the router.... something wrong with either radio or the engineering.... 3g is pretty darn fast.
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I also noticed that the wifi if you are not very close to the router does not work well.
Do you think you can improve with modding?
If you have additional information to improve the device please tell me.
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How long does your battery last? I found that the kernel isn't very good and that it seems to be eating quite a bit of power.... At least that's what android and battery indicator apps are telling me.
I haven't done much modding since I'm not that pro yet. This is completely different than a nexus... I'm rooted, but I'm do scared to even install twrp or cwm. Have you done it?
Rooting the phone was a very simple task just a click of a button.
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the battery is giving me many problems _ I also think there is some problem nell'indicattore or in the kernel.
It lasts up to 10 hours (usually using it) but the sudden falls of up to 20% which makes it difficult to predict how current direrà and then the system unstable.
I'm not an experienced user q do not know the root await instructions from someone willing to take enlighten us.
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I had problems with one of my batteries. I have changed to the second battery and the battery life was actually quite good.... Was able to last 30 or so hours with sleeping of course. But I had wifi running during sleep. I believe it's quite okay as long as the battery isn't defective.
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I have finally found out what is saying that the kernel is using a lot of the battery. Try disabling the auto brightness from settings and you'll realize that the kernel will no longer be using a high amount of battery anymore. I believe star has made the refresh rate way too high, thus the major drainage comes from the sensor always bring active changing the brightness of the screen.
This has a lot got rid of the problem of the flickering screen when using SwiftKey for typing.
In terms of wifi, it's still pretty slow unless really close to be router.
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tssphysicsboi;42339864In terms of wifi said:
I noticed the problem too, maybe it is because there is no nvs_map.bin file in the /system/etc/wifi/
There should be written calibration of the wi-fi as well as MAC address.
Does anyone have this file on the phone somewhere. The phone should be rooted, so you can be able to search whole memory.
Because I'm new user I can't post outside link but you can search Google "NVS_Map Creation *AKA How I fixed my wifi/MAC issues"
Does anyone noticed that Wi-Fi MAC address is changed every time you switch on/off wi-fi?
For rooting the phone you can search YouTube "STAR X920 ONE CLICK ROOT OR ANY MTK6589 DEVICE!"
It is very easy.
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integralac said:
I noticed the problem too, maybe it is because there is no nvs_map.bin file in the /system/etc/wifi/
There should be written calibration of the wi-fi as well as MAC address.
Does anyone have this file on the phone somewhere. The phone should be rooted, so you can be able to search whole memory.
Because I'm new user I can't post outside link but you can search Google "NVS_Map Creation *AKA How I fixed my wifi/MAC issues"
Does anyone noticed that Wi-Fi MAC address is changed every time you switch on/off wi-fi?
For rooting the phone you can search YouTube "STAR X920 ONE CLICK ROOT OR ANY MTK6589 DEVICE!"
It is very easy.
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Hi Integralac,
did : http://rootzwiki.com/topic/5650-wip-guide-nvs-map-creation-aka-how-i-fixed-my-wifimac-issues/
Just tried it out, but I am having problem even typing in the first command...
" wlan_cu -itiwlan0 -b"
the error says that wlan_cu not found... any help?
actually fix the problem for you? My phone is rooted already so I think I'll give it a try....
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For those of you with a battery issue with this phone (suddenly falling after ~ 40%) there is an app that will help with that. Yes, I've tried calibrating and all, but never works. After installing this app, it has seemed to fix the problem. It'll also help save a bit of juice. Give it a try:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...sImNvbS5pamluc2hhbi5rYmF0dGVyeWRvY3Rvcl9lbiJd
The problem is that there is now such file on the phone (wlan_cu). I was downloaded several files wlan_cu from the internet and there are differences in size. You can see here: ####dl. dro pbo xu serc onte nt . c om /u/788157 /wlan_cu.zip
Just retype #### with ht tp s:// *without spaces (stupid forum rules)
But when I tried to do step one I received some errors that I'm missing some more files (libraries) and it was dead end for me.
I didn't typed in these commands in the phone directly. I started ssh server on the phone and I tries everything through PC ssh client.
Anyway, I think that I have 3 issues on the phone.
1. uncalibrated wi-fi with constantly MAC address changing upon reboot-on/off swich
2. my Bluetooth does not remember the pear devices upon reboot-on/off swich
3. wrong battery mesuring
All in all I think that ROM which is currently in my phone is bad. My data is:
Android version: 4.2.1
Baseband version: MOLY.WR8.W1248.MD.WG.MP.V7.P1, 2013/04/10 00:41
Build number: S4 20130428-12004
What is your data?
I think that this phone is generic device which use several sellers. I find out some more names:
1. Pulid F13
2. (Star S4), sku46020.
#####pan dawillforu m . c om /sh owthrea d. p hp ?20208-Star-S4- Firmware
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Maybe they will publish new one. I don't know does "Wireless Update" feature works at all in About phone section of the phone menu.
I was just downloaded that one on the forum. But when I was enter in recovery mode everything is on Chinese.
I need to ask on the forum that CarriePW guy how I can change it to English.
If you look on: ####alie xpre ss . c om/i tem/ Free-Shi pping- 5-0-in ch-And roid-4-2-MTK 6589-Pu lid-F13-Sm art-Phone-WCDMA-3G-1GB/1022519250 . ht ml you will find out that on the screen shots it is ROM 20130606 from June?!?!?!?
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I'm new user so I need to have some posts to be able to post a link here. Let it be
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On padawill forum there is a link to a new ROM. The stock firmware for S4 (unrooted) date build 2013.06.04-182644
A better WI-FI connection,the launcher isn't freezing and works more stable and faster then in 2013.04.28-120004.
integralac said:
I'm new user so I need to have some posts to be able to post a link here. Let it be
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On padawill forum there is a link to a new ROM. The stock firmware for S4 (unrooted) date build 2013.06.04-182644
A better WI-FI connection,the launcher isn't freezing and works more stable and faster then in 2013.04.28-120004.
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Thanks, reading the thread now... needrom seems to be down. Would you mind uploading it somewhere?
Once I download the rom, how do I go about installing it? reading up on flashing CWM or TWRP is blowing my brains out... would it be easier to use mobileuncle?
It is quite easy, you have everything (driver, Flash tool and firmware). I'll send you a link with instructions I saved from net. It is .mht file and Opera browser know to open it.
I have everything on drop box but it will be difficult because this stupid forum rules about posting outside links.
Instructions: ###/asehw9e2mqpoz5y/ROM%20STAR%20S4_MIZ%20Z4_PULID%20S4%20_%20%5BOfficial%5D%20add%20the%2007_13_2013%20on%20Needrom.mht
Driver:###/sl8mjqdnrrfyiec/MTK6589-Driver.rar
Flash tool:###/c13rpgo9807kpna/SP_Flash_Tool_v3.1308.0.125.rar
Firmware: ###/227rqt968xs7h5t/Star-S4-stoc-firmwareunroot.zip[/url]
Everywhere change ### with ht tp s: //w ww .drop box. com /s of course without spaces
I'll check it out right away thanks!
Installed with no problems, but the wifi speed is still quite slow if away from router (not fixed), but connection is better than before . . . I believe it maybe a hardware issue then.
My screen had the problem of going no backlight if in auto brightness, will try the new rom to see if it's fixed.
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Besides those WiFi rapidly decreasing of speed when you're going away from the router I didn't noticed any other problems at all.
It is much more stable version.
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Correct, much smoother for sure. However auto brightness is still draining battery as it was earlier. The battery reading still has a bit of problems.
Anyway thanks for your help!
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integralac said:
It is quite easy, you have everything (driver, Flash tool and firmware). I'll send you a link with instructions I saved from net. It is .mht file and Opera browser know to open it.
I have everything on drop box but it will be difficult because this stupid forum rules about posting outside links.
Instructions: ###/asehw9e2mqpoz5y/ROM%20STAR%20S4_MIZ%20Z4_PULID%20S4%20_%20%5BOfficial%5D%20add%20the%2007_13_2013%20on%20Needrom.mht
Driver:###/sl8mjqdnrrfyiec/MTK6589-Driver.rar
Flash tool:###/c13rpgo9807kpna/SP_Flash_Tool_v3.1308.0.125.rar
Firmware: ###/227rqt968xs7h5t/Star-S4-stoc-firmwareunroot.zip[/url]
Everywhere change ### with ht tp s: //w ww .drop box. com /s of course without spaces
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Hello!!
I can not get into your dropbox and I can not. I Might send private addresses? Thank you!
javiviroolz said:
Hello!!
I can not get into your dropbox and I can not. I Might send private addresses? Thank you!
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You should recheck what you tipped in because I can't post external link.
Everywhere change ### with ht tp s: //w ww .drop box. com /s of course without spaces
Works perfectly I got the files just fine. Make sure you type correct address. The first one has am extra space in there, so be careful
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links
the links are still active? ... I don't menage to get the files
tssphysicsboi said:
Works perfectly I got the files just fine. Make sure you type correct address. The first one has am extra space in there, so be careful
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Yes ... now I did finally
Related
Hi friends, I opened this thread because i'm in great doubt and i need your help. This one thread will be deleted if it needs. If this thread do not violate the rules you can ask your questions...
My question:
Which galaxy tab to buy P6200 or P6800 ???
Which is better demonstrated, price is not the problem. If you have some links to comparative tests leave them here. Tnx
p.s If I broke a rule tell me I will seek to delete this.
first correct spelling "Q...uestions"
m.kochan10 said:
first correct spelling "Q...uestions"
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I did not even notice
pudup said:
If price is not a issue, then p6800 would be the obvious choice imo
More space, bigger, shinier
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For that you're right, but somewhere I read that P6200 get better grades.
What about the screen, which showed better ? I may pick up p6800 because of 800 x 1280 pixels and in p6200 is 600 x 1024 pixels.
What do you think about this ? can take it for 200$ less than P6800.
The main question is whether the gains ICS ?
http://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_xoom_mz601-3834.php
Friends I decided to take P6800 Galaxy tab 7.7, but still need a small help, can someone tell me this: When link is placed on the facebook page is it show like on computer ( to open a image of the link ) or show as on mobile phone ( just link is showing, no image of it ) I hope I was clear .... because on some phones it only show link when it is published( try to publish something on fb page if you have it and see whether they leave only a link without an image ). This is important to me because I advertise sites on fb and if there is no picture in the link fewer people will watch the content and this would be a big problem..... Thank you in advance
pudup said:
Well when I post through my phone with the facebook app, the picture preview comes. Are you using app or browser?
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And I set from app, and from different browser and it's ok when i put it on my profile but when i pu on fb page it's show only a link :/ some times put on the page as if I am not admin ( only link ) so I thought maybe because of different android to work differently because on tablet is 3.2 .
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Well afaik there is no setting for it.
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Thank you anyway, 'll wait a bit more because in 10 days google will show nexus tablet http://androidandme.com/2012/06/tablets-2/confirmed-asus-nexus-7-tablet-coming-at-the-end-of-june/
ZeXzr said:
Thank you anyway, 'll wait a bit more because in 10 days google will show nexus tablet http://androidandme.com/2012/06/tablets-2/confirmed-asus-nexus-7-tablet-coming-at-the-end-of-june/
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This month will shape up what happens till Jan-Feb '13 in the major mobile platforms arena.
- WWDC '12 - Just concluded
- Microsoft announcement today & on 20th of this month.
- Google's announcements in the last week of this month.
Cheers !
Google Nexus tablet will lack 3G or LTE connectivity as well as a rear camera to keep the price tag ...
http://www.gsmarena.com/the_nexus_t...tarted_shipping_lacks_3g_or_lte-news-4410.php
mj.vikram said:
Google Nexus tablet will lack 3G or LTE connectivity as well as a rear camera to keep the price tag ...
http://www.gsmarena.com/the_nexus_t...tarted_shipping_lacks_3g_or_lte-news-4410.php
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I saw that, but to me it is not necessary because I would not use it as a phone, I would use the phone for calls, I would use the internet over the phone via portable wi-fi hotspot, or via wi-fi at home and the rear camera, I really did not need it again because the mobile is with me all the time wait to see what will be the final spec. if the price is 200-250$ would be acceptable. Just wondering build quality for that price. I read somewhere it will be a display of over 200ppi that would be great
Hi, I am new on forum and on Nexus S, but not with ROMS
I love this phone, but since I bought it, I have a strange bug. Maybe it appears because I did with "rom toolbox pro" a full backup of apps on another smartphone (acer liquid metal) and now I restored all apps on Nexus S.
this is the bug: sometimes (normally when I'm writing a message, or simply using virtual keyboard) it appear the "open as..." window, where I can choose to open it with gosms pro or gmail.
I tried to open it with both programs, and after this window, on gosmspro the text message is about the bug report, with 2 attached files: 1 .txt files with description of bug (but it's too long, approx 4 mb of .txt!!!) and 2 a .jpg screenshot of bug (but in the image there is simply the lock screen).
In gmail it appears the same thing. But I can't understand where is the problem or where the bug starts, so I ask you how can I find it.
I tried also to uninstall some apps (like gosms, also deleting app data) but without progresses.
If you like it, i can post the screenshot of the bug, or also the .txt or .jpg files in the bug report.
Now I'm using the CM10 , and I had the same problem with Skank ROM.
Please help me, I never found an answer on the web to this tiresome bug. : /
thanks guys and thanks for your BIG work !!!
Post the .txt from gmail on here
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Wipe data and start fresh. That's what you get for backing up apps. Bugs.
AlphaEchoViktorSierra said:
Post the .txt from gmail on here
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I can't upload them here because the max file size is 500kb....
I also tried to upload them to another site but, cause I'm new here and I didn't write 10 messages, I can' t post those url !!!
how can I do ??
It' s a problem for you if I write 8 new empty messages here, so after finally I' ll be able to put url?!
For now, I put the screenshot that I done. :silly:
polobunny said:
Wipe data and start fresh. That's what you get for backing up apps. Bugs.
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Yes good idea but I would found another road first to do that: I' ll lose at least 2 hours re-installing everything.....
oh, another problem doing manual installations: all saves will be lost! so I prefer to show you .txt files for now....I think you ' ll understand
Pm sent
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Pm sent
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pm replied.
thanks so much for support
met4ller said:
Yes good idea but I would found another road first to do that: I' ll lose at least 2 hours re-installing everything.....
oh, another problem doing manual installations: all saves will be lost! so I prefer to show you .txt files for now....I think you ' ll understand
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Absolutely. But from experience, it's a good idea to wipe clean once in a while. I usually do it every few months to keep the problems at bay. Sometimes you'll spend more time trying to fix an issue than it would take you to restart from anew, and even if you end up fixing it that's only an issue you see. You aren't fixing udnerlying problems...
So does anything actually crash or is it just this that pops up?
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AlphaEchoViktorSierra said:
So does anything actually crash or is it just this that pops up?
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uhm, at the beginning i had 5-6 crashes, but I'm sure that it was linked to the overclock. In fact, when I put 1200 mhz, I was a noobie in that (because I came from smartphones that NEED overclock to have a fluid and rapid system), and when I reset it to 1000 mhz, it never did me another crash no more.
So yes, the bug is only this popup. I know isn't a little bug, but with the passing of times, it appears more and more times, so it's tiresome.
ah, few seconds before bug, the phone vibrate 3 times (everytime).
I'm using a plastic gel cover.
ah, another little thing that I hear yesterday for the first time: the front speaker at the top, sometimes (also 2-3 times in a minute, don' t know if it do that always, as in lock screen) do a very low sound repeated for few seconds (it's hard to explain this, it seems a radio frequency as "toctoctoctoctoc")...sorry for this onomatopea but maybe its' helpful for understanding what I mean
...any news from the .txt that I sent you ?
Take off your case for a whole day, don't put it on your phone. Tell me if it still happens during that day.
I can nearly assure you, up to 99.9%, that your problem will stop.
I know it sounds crazy, but do it. You can thank me later.
polobunny said:
Take off your case for a whole day, don't put it on your phone. Tell me if it still happens during that day.
I can nearly assure you, up to 99.9%, that your problem will stop.
I know it sounds crazy, but do it. You can thank me later.
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OMG that was the problem !??!?
Incredible!!
my last smartphone had similar problem (microphone of acer liquid metal won' t work well with case)!!
but now the case seems to create a worst problem!! I can' t believe that this simple accessories can made theese problems ( considering that technology should give us better phones in every kind of way)....
NEWS : today, for the first time, telephone crashes 2 times: it never happens since my last OC (2 weeks ago) !!
I hope that case was problem for bug and also crashes!!
met4ller said:
OMG that was the problem !??!?
Incredible!!
my last smartphone had similar problem (microphone of acer liquid metal won' t work well with case)!!
NEWS : today, for the first time, telephone crashes 2 times: it never happens since my last OC (2 weeks ago) !!
I hope that case was problem for bug and also crashes!!
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Tell me if the bugmailer problem seems fixed after using it for a while.
Edit: I don't believe the crashes are related however. I'll tell you the magic behind the bug mailer after you tell me if it's fixed!
ok I'll say you in 2 days!
however, for crashes, I think I did a bull**** using a bad app called "cache fixer", because I used to free memory with my old phone.
If I see crashes again, I' ll wipe the phone.
OMG!!! you seems to have reason (fortunately) !!!
I'm nearly sure to have fixed this, now I wanna know the magic trick!!
How a technologic phone can be shocked by a simple plastic gel ?!?!
I guess that answer it's or the semi-pressure of volume/on-off buttons, or somethink linked to the temprature (with cover it increases). Right ?
Other things: for now, no other crashes, but the strange silent rumor on the top of the headspeaker sometimes appears. Can the phone record this low sound on the top? So you ' ll understand what I mean...
for now... thanks!!
met4ller said:
OMG!!! you seems to have reason (fortunately) !!!
I'm nearly sure to have fixed this, now I wanna know the magic trick!!
How a technologic phone can be shocked by a simple plastic gel ?!?!
I guess that answer it's or the semi-pressure of volume/on-off buttons, or somethink linked to the temprature (with cover it increases). Right ?
Other things: for now, no other crashes, but the strange silent rumor on the top of the headspeaker sometimes appears. Can the phone record this low sound on the top? So you ' ll understand what I mean...
for now... thanks!!
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Your phone case presses on VOL +, VOL - and POWER all at the same time. That's a developper feature.
You can "disable" it by turning off USB debug but I highly suggest either fixing your case if possible or getting another one that doesn't press those buttons for no reason.
Edit: I have no idea what you are talking about for the other issue though.
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Your phone case presses on VOL +, VOL - and POWER all at the same time. That's a developper feature.
You can "disable" it by turning off USB debug but I highly suggest either fixing your case if possible or getting another one that doesn't press those buttons for no reason.
Edit: I have no idea what you are talking about for the other issue though.
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oook!
in fact first I tried that and it happened!
do you have any idea for fixing cover, without cut it??
hi the title says it all really i can not find any info any were about rooting this tablet. its
the 10.1 inch version its on 4.1 droid any help any one can give would be amazing
i did search the whole site i think before making this thread hope some one can help
teozbernie said:
hi the title says it all really i can not find any info any were about rooting this tablet. its
the 10.1 inch version its on 4.1 droid any help any one can give would be amazing
i did search the whole site i think before making this thread hope some one can help
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just bumping this topic; I got one yesterday and would like to put another rom on it. any idea's how I can put CWM Recovery on and install another rom, would love to get ParanoidAndroid on it.
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just bumping this topic; I got one yesterday and would like to put another rom on it. any idea's how I can put CWM Recovery on and install another rom, would love to get ParanoidAndroid on it.
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great tablet aint it hope we get some root support some were ill report back here if i find any thing
I worked it out search root rockchip root go on the cpu not the model name rooted in two min I don't no the rules on posting links or I would so pm me for direct link
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Got mine and love it to bits. Amazing for the price.
Would like a custom rom more than rooting but rooting would be good too Something to clear up the programs and stuff to make the most of the 1.5ghz dual core.
how to root zoostorm 3305-1030 playtab
teozbernie said:
I worked it out search root rockchip root go on the cpu not the model name rooted in two min I don't no the rules on posting links or I would so pm me for direct link
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Please can you PM me with the link please.
Thanks
Want to root, need help
silofone said:
Please can you PM me with the link please.
Thanks
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Hi,
I have a zoostorm 3305 that I want to get an external 3g dongle working on. After googling I believe i need to root it first, but I'm new to rooting, and not sure what software/drivers i need and where to get them. I would love some help if you have any on offer.
Cheers
Andychat..
how good are these ?
speed in general
Speed of keyboard popping up when in chrome ?
viewing angles (I totally hate poor viewing angles)
updates
I am more than happy with the speed. Keyboard delay pop-up can sometimes be slow.(its usually when emails are being synced). I improved the touchscreen response by using an app to recalibrate it. I think its hindered by the supplied screen protector.
The only thing I can't do is mobile 3g internet. I think I need to root.
I'm. Awaiting I bit of help from the guru's on this forum.
Cheers
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cirian75 said:
how good are these ?
speed in general
Speed of keyboard popping up when in chrome ?
viewing angles (I totally hate poor viewing angles)
updates
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I am more than happy with the speed. Keyboard delay pop-up can sometimes be slow.(its usually when emails are being synced). I improved the touchscreen response by using an app to recalibrate it. I think its hindered by the supplied screen protector.
The only thing I can't do is mobile 3g internet. I think I need to root.
I'm. Awaiting I bit of help from the guru's on this forum.
Cheers
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and the viewing angles ?
I don't think they are bad. I don't really watch TV or movies on it. It doesn't seem any worse than my Samsung so phone.
Not sure if this helps you much. I would recommend one if you don't have the finances for the Samsung Tablets or the ipads.
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sounds good
I did have the Gemini JoyTab 9.7 Duo
I RMA'd it cause as soon as you tilted it slightly right the whole right side washed out
it was so bad that even flat direct ahead you could see the start of the right side polarize wash out with what must be only a few degrees off centre
fine all 3 others ways, I though mine my have been faulty till I went in to a staples and checked their display model, exact same issue.
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I worked it out search root rockchip root go on the cpu not the model name rooted in two min I don't no the rules on posting links or I would so pm me for direct link
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I sent you a PM via YouTube (Sorry), couldn't post on here for some reason but sorted now.
I have never rooted Android (very new to it) and can't find anything solid about rooting Zoostorm Playtab 10" Tablet. I really don't want to brick it.
I was wondering if you may be able to help me as it sounds like you have rooted the Playtab successfully?
Do you have any links to or name of the guide / firmware you used for the root?
Has the root improved the overall performance of you Zoostorm Playtab as mine can often freeze or delay mid use with the stock firmware?
Cheers mate.
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cirian75 said:
how good are these ?
speed in general
Speed of keyboard popping up when in chrome ?
viewing angles (I totally hate poor viewing angles)
updates
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I'm new to Tablets so not sure how useful this can be because i havn't used many others but...
speed in general is quite good however it seemed to run faster when it was new and "fresh" but now having since installed more apps, it seems to temporarily freeze mid-use e.g. going through settings tabs, launching apps etc. I often get a "not responding" message and choice to wait or quit. Waiting seems to work but as this is happening more and more, it's a concern and hence why i'm looking to root.
There is sometimes a 1 or 2 sec delay with keyboard popping up (not sure in Chrome, i'm talking general use). Its not a problem for me.
Viewing angles are reasonable to me but you can see it wash out when looking from the sides but I tend to look at it straight on anyway.
To be honest you get what you pay for (currently £114-£120 on Amazon UK / eBuyer) and it's not bad at all, especially if I can figure this freeze issue.
Hope this helps.
any updates on being able to root this tab and flash a custom rom?
i haev one now and im struggling to add CWM
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any updates on being able to root this tab and flash a custom rom?
i haev one now and im struggling to add CWM
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I still haven't managed it. Anyone?
Please let me know if you have any luck with it.
Cheers.
i managed to get CWM on it, but there was no ROMs for it, so i flashed another ROM for another tablet which uses the same internals.... guess what... i bricked it lol
neilmc1983 said:
i managed to get CWM on it, but there was no ROMs for it, so i flashed another ROM for another tablet which uses the same internals.... guess what... i bricked it lol
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Not sure if you sorted it but these tablets are pretty unbrickable as are most RK3066 based tablets, I've done more wipes & reflashes on this tablet than I care to remember.
You can try to flash the original ROM from here - http://downloads.zoostorm.com/drivers/android/PlayTab/
I did manage to flash a build of CyanogenMod 10 based on another RK3066 tablet on this tablet but it wasn't really what you would call stable, it had screen rotation bugs, random reboots plus Wifi wasn't working at all & as I'm not a developer I soon reverted back to stock, for the most part the tablet runs pretty well with it's stock ROM, 3G works well with the PPP Widget app etc.
It was either this one - http://www.slatedroid.com/topic/39750-romgenerickmod-jb41cwmzip-for-pipo-u1max-m11/
Or this one - http://www.slatedroid.com/topic/41777-romcyanogen-10-for-rk3066-wip/
I'm just glad it has a working CWM Recovery & is easy to root
Gilly10 said:
Not sure if you sorted it but these tablets are pretty unbrickable as are most RK3066 based tablets, I've done more wipes & reflashes on this tablet than I care to remember.
You can try to flash the original ROM from here - http://downloads.zoostorm.com/drivers/android/PlayTab/
I did manage to flash a build of CyanogenMod 10 based on another RK3066 tablet on this tablet but it wasn't really what you would call stable, it had screen rotation bugs, random reboots plus Wifi wasn't working at all & as I'm not a developer I soon reverted back to stock, for the most part the tablet runs pretty well with it's stock ROM, 3G works well with the PPP Widget app etc.
It was either this one - http://www.slatedroid.com/topic/39750-romgenerickmod-jb41cwmzip-for-pipo-u1max-m11/
Or this one - http://www.slatedroid.com/topic/41777-romcyanogen-10-for-rk3066-wip/
I'm just glad it has a working CWM Recovery & is easy to root
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I'm really digging mine too. Most times when opening Dolphin browser or other browsers it will hang for 5-8 secs sometimes. You guys get that? only think that pees me off really.
If we could get it a tad snappier, would be great too!
How do I get flash on this thing?
I've also got the freezing issue occasionally, not sure what causes that.
My main issue at the moment is I can't use "OpenVPN for Android". It claims it can't access /dev/tun so it doesn't work (ticking the box to fix this in CM doesn't work as it's not rooted). Does anyone know of a fix for this?
I've also got the freezing issue occasionally, not sure what causes that.
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Freezing is caused by software trying to access root imho. Avoid software that needs root access.
A phone without a thread.
General tips, tweaks, q&a, problems, and solutions.
Flashing
Flashing tutorial: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1Ty4aJ8qyY
Drivers: https://mega.co.nz/#!HIZ1hTzY!Y2AewQCyDRVeT7wv2MWwbhfXEYlbtipXFzbW8rEsMMU
Other drivers: https://mega.co.nz/#!nYoyCQzK!XoxgB2_wnDYExAER7dWQ1S5BZ-Ih2S_kHb8X9v40dys
SP Flash tool: https://mega.co.nz/#!GRwBWCYY!NaXHOAVzwhwJCWVoZOKwMBJ6SFUldOO3GHBsHiD2S8o
GT99 Stock 0802 ROM: https://mega.co.nz/#!6doVWK5a!Y6WshxLEwnRyMDLVfKWpkiIrRaQ3GoEaPXBPHlbdENY
GT99 ROM Z18IC_CQ_89_W_H1.00_V04_09292013: http://www.needrom.com/mobile/cubot-gt99-2/ (needrom username: gt99, password: srAnIRaY!Xf3) & 'official' link for same file: http://pan.baidu.com/share/link?shareid=1603292741&uk=1914793553
Root: http://www.mediafire.com/download/6a1cs74k3fpbg5o/ROOT.zip
CWM Recovery 6.0.3.7: http://www43.zippyshare.com/v/50162839/file.html
MTKDroidTools 2.4.7: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mobileuncle.toolbox
Repartitioning
Tutorial: http://www.modaco.com/topic/365701-re-partition-any-mtk6589-phone-without-a-pc-more-data-storage/
Repartition tool: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B_zS9FTBJz8qX0FsRFVNZzFHZ1k/edit
Basically, backup(!) including internal 'sd' partition, install meteos-mtk6589-rom-edit-4gb-en.apk (linked above) and run, select partition size, reboot into recovery, wipe data, then for me I had to format /system else restoring nandroid failed. Finally, restore backup, reboot, mount as usb storage, format the internal drive in Windows, then dismount and I then formatted Phone Storage in Android before copying back everything to that partition.
Modding
Inverted logo and boot animations: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=47773502&postcount=33
Issues
GPS: Fix available in thread/Google
OTG: Not supported, despite advertised as being so :/ (Confirm?)
Fix corrupted IMEI: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yfn72r9ybyo by SchizoDuckie, post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=49777946&postcount=57
Shame, such an empty thread.
Today I would like to contribute some information.
I own a GT99 for about a month. Overall I am very happy with the phone, but the GPS performance was really not good at all. I tried every software fix I could find on the Internet. Things improved a little bit but the result was still not good enough. Then, inspired by a video on You Tube I started looking on the hardware side of the story. To cut it short: Connect a approx. 10 cm long fine wire to the GPS antenna underneath the back cover and the phones GPS comes to life. No longer intermittent reception and the first fix is normally under 10 seconds now.
Cheers
Sent from my JB 4.2.2 powered HTC Desire using Tapatalk
andbroe said:
Shame, such an empty thread.
Today I would like to contribute some information.
I own a GT99 for about a month. Overall I am very happy with the phone, but the GPS performance was really not good at all. I tried every software fix I could find on the Internet. Things improved a little bit but the result was still not good enough. Then, inspired by a video on You Tube I started looking on the hardware side of the story. To cut it short: Connect a approx. 10 cm long fine wire to the GPS antenna underneath the back cover and the phones GPS comes to life. No longer intermittent reception and the first fix is normally under 10 seconds now.
Cheers
Sent from my JB 4.2.2 powered HTC Desire using Tapatalk
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Thanks! I tried this out today and it worked pretty well
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Thanks! I tried this out today and it worked pretty well
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Glad it worked for you too.
In the meantime I am convinced, this little modification also helped with the WiFi throughput. Seems to download a lot faster with the "enhanced" antenna. :good:
In any case, I recommend this to all GT99 users. It is quite harmless (you don't even have to dismantle you phone) and it really makes a difference.
Cheers
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Glad it worked for you too.
In the meantime I am convinced, this little modification also helped with the WiFi throughput. Seems to download a lot faster with the "enhanced" antenna. :good:
In any case, I recommend this to all GT99 users. It is quite harmless (you don't even have to dismantle you phone) and it really makes a difference.
Cheers
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If you're in to backing up/testing roms/nandroid I'd recommend updating to the latest cwm recovery.img, it's much much better than the one's linked to before September.
Bingley said:
If you're in to backing up/testing roms/nandroid I'd recommend updating to the latest cwm recovery.img, it's much much better than the one's linked to before September.
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Which is the current version number I should use?
Thanks
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Which is the current version number I should use?
Thanks
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6.0.3.7 is the latest I have from http://www43.zippyshare.com/v/50162839/file.html - a touch version is also available at http://www7.zippyshare.com/v/11285899/file.html but I've not used that one. 6.0.3.7 works great for me.
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6.0.3.7 is the latest I have from http://www43.zippyshare.com/v/50162839/file.html - a touch version is also available at http://www7.zippyshare.com/v/11285899/file.html but I've not used that one. 6.0.3.7 works great for me.
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Thank you, will give it a try in the next few days. I am currently using a version from geekbuying.com from July 2013.
Cheers
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To cut it short: Connect a approx. 10 cm long fine wire to the GPS antenna underneath the back cover and the phones GPS comes to life
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could you make a picture of your phone with the antenna ?
I own a CUBOT M6589, and i'm not sure where or what the antenne is ( how it looks like )
andbroe said:
Shame, such an empty thread.
Today I would like to contribute some information.
I own a GT99 for about a month. Overall I am very happy with the phone, but the GPS performance was really not good at all. I tried every software fix I could find on the Internet. Things improved a little bit but the result was still not good enough. Then, inspired by a video on You Tube I started looking on the hardware side of the story. To cut it short: Connect a approx. 10 cm long fine wire to the GPS antenna underneath the back cover and the phones GPS comes to life. No longer intermittent reception and the first fix is normally under 10 seconds now.
Cheers
Sent from my JB 4.2.2 powered HTC Desire using Tapatalk
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Sounds good. Could you post some links to video or pictures on how exactly that should be done?
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Sounds good. Could you post some links to video or pictures on how exactly that should be done?
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Sorry for the bad image quality.
Hope this helps
Cheers
Thanks
ok ill try this.. everything is ok on my phone just the gps... how do you connect the wire?
Hi, does anyone experience spontaneus reboots with the cubot gt99? I have, The phone reboots then in factory reset. No way of stopping it. I am on romversion 8.02.
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Hi, does anyone experience spontaneus reboots with the cubot gt99? I have, The phone reboots then in factory reset. No way of stopping it. I am on romversion 8.02.
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Nope, all find for me. Might be worth checking logcat and seeing what's causing it to reboot.
Has anyone tired the MobileUncle Tools app to change the volume levels on this GT99? I've set most correctly but I can't seem to find what controls the speaker when Google Now voice search 'dings' or reads aloud the results, it's painfully loud. Any pointers?
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Hi, does anyone experience spontaneus reboots with the cubot gt99? I have, The phone reboots then in factory reset. No way of stopping it. I am on romversion 8.02.
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I did try it with logcat, but unfortunally nothing....
I installed Coin city 1.3 , see how he holds.
frits666 said:
I did try it with logcat, but unfortunally nothing....
I installed Coin city 1.3 , see how he holds.
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Hmm, there must be something. Only thing I can suggest is completely wiping (after backing up) everything, reflash the 802 rom and just use the minimal sim card, google account etc and see how it goes, slowly adding stuff back in.
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Hmm, there must be something. Only thing I can suggest is completely wiping (after backing up) everything, reflash the 802 rom and just use the minimal sim card, google account etc and see how it goes, slowly adding stuff back in.
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I wiped and installed Coincity 1.3.
Somewhere I read that there is a 1.4???
So far so good. No reboots. We will see.
There is even a 2.0!
But don't know how good it is.
Sent from my CUBOT GT99
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Bluebooth
I am so glad Liquid Smooth has a LP ROM for the D850! I have tried a couple of other LP ROMs and Bluetooth always seems to be broken. I was wondering if anyone can confirm that Bluetooth is working, specifically with Android Wear. If no one has tested it I might flash this later today and test it.
Update - installed ROM and it looks like Bluetooth is a no go right now!
Update 2 - Uninstalled Android Wear and reset the GWatch and now they are syncing. Seems to have been an issue with Android Wear, seeing both the phone and GWatch would pair with other devices.
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Gotta dip out. Cellular signal dropping in and out a lot.... And video camera fc.... Awesome build will be back on. Next build. Great work!
2SHAYNEZ
Every Lollipop Rom I've tried, data drops in and out.....i end up having to resort back to KitKat all because the data drops....question is: WHY??????
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Every Lollipop Rom I've tried, data drops in and out.....i end up having to resort back to KitKat all because the data drops....question is: WHY??????
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RIL (radio interface layer)
Just needs to adapt to new sources in lollipop, some people will put up with this and some won't
Sorry for the trouble
Not a big deal I'm sure it will be ironed out.:thumbup:
2SHAYNEZ
bunchies said:
RIL (radio interface layer)
Just needs to adapt to new sources in lollipop, some people will put up with this and some won't
Sorry for the trouble
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No need to apologize....im just frustrated because i have no idea why its caused or how to prevent it. Especially sine i love lollipop so much and the signals the only thing from making the switch permanently...thats all.
blively2 said:
No need to apologize....im just frustrated because i have no idea why its caused or how to prevent it. Especially sine i love lollipop so much and the signals the only thing from making the switch permanently...thats all.
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Np, doesn't bother me
If I was a user I would want to know why and as a dev I gave a straight answer
For right now I'm having to use terminal emulator to connect to data on boot "su" "killall rild"
This is sort of strange... Both on this ROM and CM I occasionally see a star on my status bar just to the left of the WiFi signal indicator. Anyone know what that is?
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Np, doesn't bother me
If I was a user I would want to know why and as a dev I gave a straight answer
For right now I'm having to use terminal emulator to connect to data on boot "su" "killall rild"
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So, thats all thats needed to prevent data drop between reboots???
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So, thats all thats needed to prevent data drop between reboots???
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Between reboots yes, I've seen testers rarely drop a call
Call drops haven't happened to me yet but its been reported, I personally talk on the phone usually a few hours a week
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elmerct said:
This is sort of strange... Both on this ROM and CM I occasionally see a star on my status bar just to the left of the WiFi signal indicator. Anyone know what that is?
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I think star means you silenced notifications, Google lollipop star
Or something similar since its a lollipop thing
did anyone else have trouble with getting data to work? I wish I could test this rom some more but I kinda jumped the gun on this one considering I should be studying
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did anyone else have trouble with getting data to work? I wish I could test this rom some more but I kinda jumped the gun on this one considering I should be studying
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IPV6 for APN
If its on reboot try what I said a few posts back http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=57362018
How about this dark materia thing I read in the development o.p. I couldn't find it and thought I looked everywhere.
Sent from my LG-D850 using XDA Free mobile app
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How about this dark materia thing I read in the development o.p. I couldn't find it and thought I looked everywhere.
Sent from my LG-D850 using XDA Free mobile app
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This basically
Phone Call voice drops..
Anyone have a solution for this yet. About 15-30 Seconds into the call the call drops both parties voices and you can not here each other..... Thanks for any help. Also looked in Q&A no mention.
skype on LS v4.0
Anyone having trouble with Skype calling.. it drops after a few mins and when receiving a call it only rings once.. Is it skype or is it lollipop or the Rom?
But besides that its running awesome.. going to use it as my DD..
Great Job.. can't wait to see the tweaks you guys add to the Rom..
I changed the dpi rebooted and all was fine. I rebooted again and bootlooped. FWIW, had this problem with early builds of CM, but that was fixed a few updates ago.
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IPV6 for APN
If its on reboot try what I said a few posts back http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=57362018
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Thank you, I'll test this rom at more when I'm done with finals
So by all means flame away if that's what gets you to sleep at night..
I just want to share my issues
I'm still a user.. not lookin' to switch.. just sharin' the problems I have
A lot of times when I'm on a call & the screen shuts off.. I have to press power to get it to come back on.. even double tap doesn't work
I've tried disabling "Prevent Accidental Wake" & that hasn't seemed to solve it
I see the settings option about disabling Immersive Mode Messages.. buuut no option to enable Immersive Mode
No custom Power Menu Granted that may not be a feature anyway..
I noticed in the OP System App Remover was mentioned.. I'm not finding that.. :-/
If I had to guess I would say the double tap to wake / sleep working reliably is a stock rom thing.. currently in the works for AOSP roms yeah ? Double to wake works pretty consistently.. buuut the Double to sleep only works as the CM status bar tap setting rather than anywhere
What else what else..
Oh so I've got Skype installed.. & every time I try to make a call despite hitting Always.. I'm still asked if I want to use Phone or Skype
I'm not *****in'.. I'm not upset.. this is a forum.. forums exist for the purpose of discussion.. so I am sharing my experience & grievances using this as a daily driver..
Oh oh oh uhh.. also.. I can't seem to get the phone into silent mode now.. only vibrate for the quietest
/salute