Hello,
I am looking to buy a new android smartphone, no contract, with T-Mobile. It's for my mother; her main criterion is having a big screen. I looked around and found this:
4.7 Inch Touch Screen Dual Core Android 4.1 Phone "Vanern"
www(DOT)chinavasion(DOT)com/china/wholesale/Android_Phones/Large_Screen_Android_Phones/4.7_Inch_Touch_Screen_Dual_Core_Android_4.1_Phone_Vanern_-_3G_512MB_RAM_4GB_ROM/
(Sorry, I can't post links yet.)
I could not find much info about this phone at all except at the website where it's sold. Does this phone go by another name in the US, or is it really some foreign phone with not much info available? Would it still be possible to root and flash a custom ROM for this phone?
Also, if you have recommendations for other budget, big-screen phones, please let me know. Thank you.
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Hi Recently purchased a tablet for which I am not able to find any custom ROM. The configuration is as follows .
processor - 1.2 Ghz Cortex A8 Dual Mali 400 2D/3D core
The model of tablet is Micromax funbook Infinity p275. I have gained the root access for the tablet but cannot find any custom ROM for it .Is there any ROM for a device that will work o this device too?
I ran the application "android system info" on the device and found the following information
CPU-ARMv7 Processor rev 2(v71)
build info-
CPU ABI-armeabi-v7a
The tablet does not have any volume rocker keys.It only have home and power keys in it and a reset button hole.
Thanks
anshulsingh said:
Hi Recently purchased a tablet for which I am not able to find any custom ROM.
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This is why I would have found out if there was support here on XDA first before purchasing. I don't understand why People buy cheap or uncommon devices then come here asking for things like ROMs or rooting.
XperienceD said:
This is why I would have found out if there was support here on XDA first before purchasing. I don't understand why People buy cheap or uncommon devices then come here asking for things like ROMs or rooting.
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because not everybody have money like you to afford the tablet they wish for, and I think that's the forum for, to ask help, nobody hit your had, and nobody will, if you won't help, so stop with those noob answers.
You can always buy a used tablet that *used to* be popular and thus has development from when it was or might still have some going on.
I would not buy such a tablet unless I planned on playing it to try to make a ROM myself - if it was even possible.
You can get a decent Android tablet with decent amounts of development for like, $100 new so I don't think it's asking that much when it comes to buying a "gadget" that's not necessary.
My daughter has been given a cheap 7 inch Chinese made android tablet for xmas. Its a "Karno" branded device part number PWS700FJ.
It says android version 4.0.3. But the kernel is 3.0.8 [email protected] #19??
Trying to get a few things to run on it and getting frustrated.
Any info that anyone has on this would be appreciated. I've tried google and threads here and cant find anything.
Mainly looking for firmware updates, although ANY info on specs and such appreciated.
Hi
My wife decided to buy a couple of cheap 7 inch tablets for the kids, mainly so she doesn't have to share hers with the them anymore.
They are branded as Laser Mid -743 in Oz. Hardware Info app identifies them as an INet MID 744, with a device id of polaris-ibit-8723bs. It has an ARMv7 Processor rev 5 (v71) and a build id of KVT49L. Lots more info available just let me know if you need anything else to answer the question.
They are pre rooted which is good, but I can't find any info on what recovery to use and/or Custom ROM options.
These devices are sold in a lot of big box stores here.
Done the obligatory Google searches and all I can find is a lot of unanswered questions.
While they are running 4.4.2 I can't get user profiles to show up, which makes me think they are running the phone only versions.
Any help would be great thanks in advance.
tazeo said:
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My wife decided to buy a couple of cheap 7 inch tablets for the kids, mainly so she doesn't have to share hers with the them anymore.
They are branded as Laser Mid -743 in Oz. Hardware Info app identifies them as an INet MID 744, with a device id of polaris-ibit-8723bs. It has an ARMv7 Processor rev 5 (v71) and a build id of KVT49L. Lots more info available just let me know if you need anything else to answer the question.
They are pre rooted which is good, but I can't find any info on what recovery to use and/or Custom ROM options.
These devices are sold in a lot of big box stores here.
Done the obligatory Google searches and all I can find is a lot of unanswered questions.
While they are running 4.4.2 I can't get user profiles to show up, which makes me think they are running the phone only versions.
Any help would be great thanks in advance.
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Hello i'm not sure exactlly what device it is by this information. Can i have a picture of the box the device came in or a picture of the device itself? Also if you could get some screenshots of the about device menu in settings that would be great.
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A_Bunny
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Hi A_Bunny
Sorry about the delay, I missed the notification that there was a reply.
Here are the photos you asked for.
Hi Everyone
Please bare with me as this is my first post on the site as it was recommended to me. Also bare with me even more as I don't know much about Android firmware.
Ill try to give you guys as much information as possible, I purchased a Samsung S6, or what I believed to be an S6. Im not so sure!
Its showing as running Android 5.0 but it seems to be lacking functions that makes me believe its not a legit phone. Could I try and put a different version of android on it to see if it will run? As I have lost lots of money
Heres what it says in the about settings to help you decide if I can do anything..
Android Version 5.0
Model Number SM-G920F
Baseband Version G920FXXU1AOBN
Kernel Version 3.10.54 [email protected] #1
Build Number LRX22G.G920FXXU1AOBN
Custom Built Version SEPG_SM_G920F_5.0.2_0008
Hope this makes sense to you guys
Is there anything I can do to salvage the phone?
Thanks very much
Ryan
Samsunghelps6 said:
Hi Everyone
Please bare with me as this is my first post on the site as it was recommended to me. Also bare with me even more as I don't know much about Android firmware.
Ill try to give you guys as much information as possible, I purchased a Samsung S6, or what I believed to be an S6. Im not so sure!
Its showing as running Android 5.0 but it seems to be lacking functions that makes me believe its not a legit phone. Could I try and put a different version of android on it to see if it will run? As I have lost lots of money
Heres what it says in the about settings to help you decide if I can do anything..
Android Version 5.0
Model Number SM-G920F
Baseband Version G920FXXU1AOBN
Kernel Version 3.10.54 [email protected] #1
Build Number LRX22G.G920FXXU1AOBN
Custom Built Version SEPG_SM_G920F_5.0.2_0008
Hope this makes sense to you guys
Is there anything I can do to salvage the phone?
Thanks very much
Ryan
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I'm sorry to tell you this but that is a fake Galaxy S6. Demand your money back and post where you got the phone from to let other's know where not to buy from as well as letting everyone know what a scammer this guy is.
From the info it looks the same as the issue in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/help/sim-unlock-destroyed-software-t3123505
To confirm a fake though, go into Download mode (with the phone off, hold volume-down + home button + power button). If Chinese text shows up then unfortunately it is a fake.
There are many youtube video's showing how to spot S6 fakes. There's even a video of a Chinese guy who's the manager of a counterfeit factory in Shenzhen producing the newest version of a fake who is trying to market the fakes to distributors. He goes on to show how their fake S6 is the best fake S6 around showing off all the features that the inferior fakes do not have like the "fingerprint sensor" (which is just a capacitive button so accepts any finger input) etc. They even cloned the Briefing app when you swipe left on the homescreen and many other things.
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I couldn't find the original video but found another video of the same guy here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p8X1LLZkL1c claiming their model is "99% like the original". He's so proud of his fake the way he shows it off.
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Huh, it runs on a Mediatek 6592 Octa-core CPU. I guess it's a "decent" phone if you bought it at the distributor price knowing that it's a counterfeit instead of buying it at retail price. Their S6 link is down but their iPhone 6 fakes selling for around USD$150. A fake S6 for $150 doesn't sound so bad.
Hello.
I want to upgrade to a new android device.I still use my HTC M9 but its getting slow.
I want something in the price range and specs of the K20/K20Pro.
I'm looking for a device that has a rugged/waterproof case available as an accessory.