Current info on it - Android 4.1.1 and stock build - epad-10.4.4.23-20121127
I was rooted for about 2 months and had the tracking cilents frozen in titanium. About 2 weeks ago I saw a thread about the update for .23 firmware. I went and unfroze the clients and did a reboot with no problem getting the OTA update and restoring root. Before this I was able to hook up my tablet to a pc and transfer files. I didn't have need to use this function until last night when I discovered that it will no longer recognize being attached to the pc.
Essentially nothing happens. There is no sound and notification icon on the pc that a device was attached. Nothing shows up in device manager. The tablet doesn't show the USB connection icon. To make sure the usb port was good i connected my cell phone to it, bluetooth dongle, and a thumb drive. It works fine. This system runs XP with the drivers previously installed and working. I tried my laptop that runs Vista and worked fine previously when connected. Again I get the same issue. Even their Asus sync software on the pc shows no device attached. Just now I tried hooked up the tablet to my work pc and no change. That makes 3 pc's that I've attempted.
I can only think it was the firmware update. That was the only change I made to the system. Last night I did a factory reset of stock to see if a setting got messed up somewhere but there is still no connection. I probably lost root in that process and since it won't connect to the a pc, I doubt I can get that back. That is the least of my concerns though. I fear that something physical with the connector went bad that tells the OS a pc connection is occurring. Would that even be possible to happen yet work fine for charging the tablet?
Thanks for any suggestions or comments.
Yes, it is the JB update if your PC is running XP (not sure about Vista, but it's probably the same). You probably noticed that the options for USB connection in JB are limited to Media and Camera? Under JB the tablet sadly does not connect as an external drive to a XP PC anymore.
The Infinity does shows up under Windows 7 as an external device. I looked high and low, but there does not seem to be a fix for XP.
My work-around for anything I do not want in my Dropbox (which is by far the smoothest way to get something from your PC to your tablet) is using Airdroid from the play store. That app uses your WiFi network to transfer files. Works great! And no cables!
Larger files, like movies, I transfer via SD card. Truth be told - I do not really miss the USB connection anymore.
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It's odd that it won't recognise a connection at all. Have you tried reflashing the full stock firmware?
Under JellyBean, XP, Vista, 7 and 8 recognise it as a Portable Media Device. My main PC runs XP SP3, so no, it's not an XP-issue.
With ICS it used to be an external drive, but sadly that ended with JB. (Which is a feature I thoroughly detest on every device including my sgs3, but alas.) Originally they deleted the feature in ICS to begin with, but for some reason it continued to work on some TF700's. Not all of them, though.
I miss UMS.... MTP drives me insane on any device. It keeps whining about literally every file format that it "is not natively compatible with the device [insert 16 more lines of text I have stopped reading because it is actually longer than the dialogue window...]" . Even .jpgs.... Which is ridiculous, as stock gallery recognises .jpgs just fine.
I mailed the tablet in for RMA and they, well someone at the center, signed for it on Friday. I tried doing the wipes and even downloaded the firmware from Asus and reinstalled it from the sd card. Nothing happens when it's connected. I got it working originally under XP following a guide somewhere on here. You have to update windows media player or something like that to end the failed driver update error. It will install the MTP support or proper drivers that are not included in XP. But yeah, now in Vista or my XP machines nothing happens and I can only assume it's hardware with the connector not recognizing a pc signal. It was working fine with JB installed before.
When I called into support their answer was RMA anyway. I had already done everything the support person was going to ask; reboot, factory reset, try different pc, make sure the usb ports work. Aside form a little screen bleed the tablet has worked without a problem until this last firmware update. There other ways for getting media to the device and that didn't concern me. It is the inability to connect the device to the pc for actions such as rooting, unlocking, or other similar functions that bother me. I had it rooted (lost now that I kept trying different wipes etc) but feared something going wrong later if I unlocked it and lost warranty. Once warrant is up this device is fair game and going unlocked for sure.
In case anyone else encounters the same problem, apparently the connector went bad on the tablet. They replaced the part under warranty. Took about 10 days in total and so far the only issues I see with the tablet is bent metal where the connector and one of the prong holes for the dock is and the screen. I assume the bent metal is from the tools used to pry open the case. The glass over the screen seems mushy and a bit popped up now on the edges. Don't know if that is something I should worry about or just expect since it was opened.
It did come back with 10.4.4.16 firmware. I was real tempted before to unlock and really let the tablet shine but hesitant now. They may not have covered the warranty repair if I did and I don't have another $500 to drop if something else goes bad that isn't minor.
No pc recgnized
I had this happen a few days ago after rom-ing ..... In win 7......
2 thoughts
1. Check in settings mk sure pc sync / connect to pc is enabled...
2. Install asus sync on ur pc
good luck
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Here in the usa most states have warranty laws that void their claim that unlocking it voids the warranty...and last year the supreme court ruled that jailbreaking was legal in all 50 states, this claim by asus is clearly seen for what it is....a veiled attempt to not have to honor warranty on zillions of devices...to save their scamming butts alot of money
on std warranty repairs. Its a scam, they know it.....and now u know it....
If u unlock, your state warranty laws will in most cases still enforce your warranty...
If u threaten to file a class action suit agianst them for it, they will back down and honor your warranty....or they loose bigtime......
Asus corporate is not...your friend
I've recently completed a trip to Disney World with my family and took over 300 Pictures. I used my MS PRO 3 to store the pics and do some work.. Unfortunately i woke up today and the device won't boot up.
I took the Microsoft store where i bought it for assistance and i was told it is most likely gone forever.
Since this is suppose to be a Laptop replacement, they're able to reach the Hard drive registry and pull any folder that is customer created or use a USB drive and install the corrupted files?
I was wondering is there is any ways to retrieve this pictures or document. Know with a standard laptop its possible. Why not the pro.
You may ask why, Why i didn't save it thru One Drive, Well the photo were too big and the types of transfer is not allow... I never had these types of issues with my android devices($500) something different with the Surface pro 3 ($1400).
Hypothetically, you could extract the solid-state drive from the tablet and connect that to another device. You'd pretty much need to take the tablet to pieces to do so, though.
This is the same problem you would have if any other device with non-removable storage (MBA, iPad, Android tablet, $300 Dell Venue 8 Windows tablet, etc.) doed so completely you couldn't even begin the boot process, by the way. It sucks that it happened to a high-end device but that's what warranties are for. As for the lost photos, well, that sucks but unless they're still on the camera memory card then recovering them is going to be difficult and/or expensive if it's possible at all, and it might not be.
mseck said:
I've recently completed a trip to Disney World with my family and took over 300 Pictures. I used my MS PRO 3 to store the pics and do some work.. Unfortunately i woke up today and the device won't boot up.
I took the Microsoft store where i bought it for assistance and i was told it is most likely gone forever.
Since this is suppose to be a Laptop replacement, they're able to reach the Hard drive registry and pull any folder that is customer created or use a USB drive and install the corrupted files?
I was wondering is there is any ways to retrieve this pictures or document. Know with a standard laptop its possible. Why not the pro.
You may ask why, Why i didn't save it thru One Drive, Well the photo were too big and the types of transfer is not allow... I never had these types of issues with my android devices($500) something different with the Surface pro 3 ($1400).
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Well, it's not really fair to compare the SP3 to an Android device. Android uses ARM processors and the SP3 uses x86 processors. x86 is the kind of processor that you would find in a laptop or desktop. You should be able to retrieve any files from your SP3 as you would from a laptop. It has the same hardware as a laptop.
Keep in mind that MS has 14 day return policy as does most computer retailers. If it is a mechanical failure it is under warranty and they will replace it. If you have a replacement plan they will replace it no matter what.
Unfortunately, most will tell you that the way to get files from a busted PC is to take the hard drive out and put in a different PC. I don't think you want to take your SP3 apart for a few files.
The best solution would be to find a way to boot your PC from a USB. If you can manage that, you can copy the files to a USB. You're probably going to need a USB hub.
Forget it guys let's admit it the sp3 is a beautiful piece of hardware and fantastic fete of engineering. But truth be told mine bricked on day 1 and had to spent an extra 200$ shipping it back for an exchange from Microsoft.
There are way too many occasions reported that I wonder what the mac boys would say about this. Thinks I wanna let the cat out of the bag.
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Take it you dont have a mSD card in the machine and use File History?
I missed this, both the 10in & 8.4in are part of the Android Enterprise program, delivering at least one major OS update (9) and "Delivery of Android security updates within 90 days of release from Google, for a minimum of three years"
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.bl...ar-of-excellence-for-enterprise-mobility/amp/
https://www.android.com/enterprise/device-collection/#android_enterprise_recommended
I'm wondering if Huawei will release Android 9 (Pie) in 90 days. It would be really cool. I hope they will.
edit: It looks like, it is meant just for security patches
The commitment to get googles enterprise seal of approval is all of the following;
Patches for 3 years within 90 days of google release
At least 1 major OS version update
So at minimum, Android pie, and a patch every 3 months for 3 years. But possibly more...
Just give me 8.1 so I can use Netflix PiP. That's all I want.
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EU device stuck on July update, as soon as Google drop the October patch on my pixel, I'm starting a media campaign about how Huawei have already broken the Android Enterprise 90 day commitment. I'm returning both our devices for refund as they were sold under deception. I
Tick tock.....
The media lap up this sort of news.
I got .182 ist (C432) on my CMR-W09 20 minutes ago. IT has Security fix 01.08.2018.
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with CMR-AL09 still in 8.0.0.161(C432) / Security Patch: June 1, 2018,
3 months passed, almost 4 months
After a month, still the same situation.
No security patches, no 8.1, and I should stop because speaking about Android P on M5 is just an illusion.
Firmware with july, august and September security patches (on October) are "available" on HFF.
Shame yourself Huawei, shame yourself.
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You really need to be talking to Google to get Huawei booted off the Android Enterprise programme, it's giving the programme a bad name. At least Samsung had the decency not to enrol rather lie about updates ...
Funny how I thought Huawei will make sure all their flagship tablets will be updated regularly.
I am also stuck on .169 with july security update but via HFF I keep seeing some other regions are getting their updates and it makes me wonder if it is really Huawei's fault or just some regional bureaucracy stoppage.
I don't quite understand why updates with Android is so difficult. For Windows, updates will go to ANY computers, any brand or no brand. If anything, Windows 10 updates are forced down the users' throat wanted or not.
Why can't Google take more control of their own OS's updates? It is not as if PC makers don't mess with and install crap over Windows, yet the core OS will get updated without the need for any help from the PC makers.
alvinlwh said:
I don't quite understand why updates with Android is so difficult. For Windows, updates will go to ANY computers, any brand or no brand. If anything, Windows 10 updates are forced down the users' throat wanted or not.
Why can't Google take more control of their own OS's updates? It is not as if PC makers don't mess with and install crap over Windows, yet the core OS will get updated without the need for any help from the PC makers.
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Google is going into that direction now with Treble, but unless almost all OS versions are not treble compatible there is no force to do so. In addition as Google has no possibility to push out updates to end customer devices directly (beside Pixel / Nexus devices) but only by the channel of producer / provider they need their cooperation ... but unfortunately updates don't sell new devices, in contrary they stimulate people to use their devices longer. Do you see the dilemma?
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Google is going into that direction now with Treble, but unless almost all OS versions are not treble compatible there is no force to do so. In addition as Google has no possibility to push out updates to end customer devices directly (beside Pixel / Nexus devices) but only by the channel of producer / provider they need their cooperation ... but unfortunately updates don't sell new devices, in contrary they stimulate people to use their devices longer. Do you see the dilemma?
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I completely agree with this part "updates don't sell new devices". However it can also apply equally to computers. I cannot understand why Windows can retain control of their OS (too much in fact for Windows 10) but Google cannot. Is it not in Google's interest to have a stable and secure OS?
I think Project Treble (and Android One I think) is a way to retain control, but Google stills leaves it to manufacturers to implement it or not right?
alvinlwh said:
I don't quite understand why updates with Android is so difficult. For Windows, updates will go to ANY computers, any brand or no brand. If anything, Windows 10 updates are forced down the users' throat wanted or not.
Why can't Google take more control of their own OS's updates? It is not as if PC makers don't mess with and install crap over Windows, yet the core OS will get updated without the need for any help from the PC makers.
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windows is a massive mess when it comes to updates, Microsoft has to tip-toe around drivers, and even then they always mess up, and you end up waiting for the OEM to release a driver update package, which they never do. Then you hunt the drivers yourself, and find the OEM's who made the parts, are now out of business, or simply do not support the products anymore.
I have an Asus T100taf and I don't think autobrightness will ever work again on it, quite a shame really.
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windows is a massive mess when it comes to updates, Microsoft has to tip-toe around drivers, and even then they always mess up, and you end up waiting for the OEM to release a driver update package, which they never do. Then you hunt the drivers yourself, and find the OEM's who made the parts, are now out of business, or simply do not support the products anymore.
I have an Asus T100taf and I don't think autobrightness will ever work again on it, quite a shame really.
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At least my 8 years old Windows 7 laptop is still getting updates. Can't say the same for a 2 years old Android.
I noticed you are having problem with a Windows 10 tablet, that one is indeed a massive mess, no option to delay or turn down updates, Windows will force the updates through no matter you like it or not, often disrupting the use of equipment with massive slowdowns or reboot. Worse, sometimes bricking the computer. At least on Windows 7, I can delay accepting updates for a few weeks/months to give them a chance to pull dodgy updates.
Point I am trying to make here is on Windows (7 at least), I can tell the OS to look for an update from its makers and install it if it is available, the OEM of the machine have no input in this process. Where as on Androids, I have to depend on the maker of the OEM to update my OS which is not made by them. I know that OEMs often customise (meaning mess around) with the Android OS but so do many Windows computer OEMs yet the core Windows OS still get updated regularly.
Also, Asus is not quite out of business, but they are the worse for providing updated firmware. I had a ZF3 (Android) for a few months and every single update breaks the phone a little. They released a final update that breaks many functions for many users (check their own forum) and then say they will not be providing anymore updates. I now avoid anything with an Asus name on it.
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At least my 8 years old Windows 7 laptop is still getting updates. Can't say the same for a 2 years old Android.
I noticed you are having problem with a Windows 10 tablet, that one is indeed a massive mess, no option to delay or turn down updates, Windows will force the updates through no matter you like it or not, often disrupting the use of equipment with massive slowdowns or reboot. Worse, sometimes bricking the computer. At least on Windows 7, I can delay accepting updates for a few weeks/months to give them a chance to pull dodgy updates.
Point I am trying to make here is on Windows (7 at least), I can tell the OS to look for an update from its makers and install it if it is available, the OEM of the machine have no input in this process. Where as on Androids, I have to depend on the maker of the OEM to update my OS which is not made by them. I know that OEMs often customise (meaning mess around) with the Android OS but so do many Windows computer OEMs yet the core Windows OS still get updated regularly.
Also, Asus is not quite out of business, but they are the worse for providing updated firmware. I had a ZF3 (Android) for a few months and every single update breaks the phone a little. They released a final update that breaks many functions for many users (check their own forum) and then say they will not be providing anymore updates. I now avoid anything with an Asus name on it.
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I had a ZF3 also, that phone didn't really last that long, but I found it fine for the year I had it, accidentally took it swimming (RIP). I had a good experience with the updates, Zen UI was a bit heavy, but it did get Android N, shame about Oreo. But after that I have ditched them, there are better manafacturers, I was considering the Asus Zenfone 3 zoom as my next phone, but they sabotaged it with a snapdragon 625. I would have preferred something faster. Every phone they have has a flaw on it, which is a real shame. I would get an Asus 5z for example, but LCD err no, my OP5T has spoiled me with Amoled glory
Asus is still in business, but I mean on the individual device level, I can't find a driver for a "Capella Micro Brightness sensor xxxx" can't remember the numbers but I put it into Google and nothing, can't find any drivers for that, so bye bye autobrightness. That tablet also is kinda dead, I broke the screen on it, and apart from 2 that I replaced (and broke again, by opening the device too far!!) the replacements don't work, they have phantom touches or are very weak. The device was flawed from the get-go, it was mainly held together with the front glass, now I removed it, it is very wobbly and weak.
Android tablets, at least they aren't broken by updates so much, I had an Asus tablet, but an update came along, and bricked it!! I told Asus and they agreed about an RMA (within warranty period thank god), but I also managed to break the screen on that (god I'm a nightmare, except my phone has no scratches or scuffs ) but besides that tablet I don't think has any updates, it topped out at Android N also, despite having a relatively simple SOC and everything.
This one, the MediaPad M5 has been the best so far, I've had about 3 updates, bug fixes mainly, but also GPU Turbo, they did take a while pushing that to the EU, but at least it was still done!
At least I can root and do what I want with my devices now, unlike my Mediatek Asus tablet, and the Windows one, that is toast now anyway, slow atom cpu.
Funnily enough, the MediaPad M5 is the most powerful laptop I own, it zips through web pages where my Asus devices will be chugging along, and well my iPad 2 might load it tomorrow
Windows was good, until 10. I have a windows XP laptop, that is fully supported on 7, missing a GPU driver for Windows 10, but there is a fan made one! (never heard of this happening before) and it works, but I prefer windows 7 as it's more fitting for the device.
Michaelflat1 said:
I had a ZF3 also, that phone didn't really last that long, but I found it fine for the year I had it, accidentally took it swimming (RIP). I had a good experience with the updates, Zen UI was a bit heavy, but it did get Android N, shame about Oreo. But after that I have ditched them, there are better manafacturers, I was considering the Asus Zenfone 3 zoom as my next phone, but they sabotaged it with a snapdragon 625. I would have preferred something faster. Every phone they have has a flaw on it, which is a real shame. I would get an Asus 5z for example, but LCD err no, my OP5T has spoiled me with Amoled glory
Asus is still in business, but I mean on the individual device level, I can't find a driver for a "Capella Micro Brightness sensor xxxx" can't remember the numbers but I put it into Google and nothing, can't find any drivers for that, so bye bye autobrightness. That tablet also is kinda dead, I broke the screen on it, and apart from 2 that I replaced (and broke again, by opening the device too far!!) the replacements don't work, they have phantom touches or are very weak. The device was flawed from the get-go, it was mainly held together with the front glass, now I removed it, it is very wobbly and weak.
Android tablets, at least they aren't broken by updates so much, I had an Asus tablet, but an update came along, and bricked it!! I told Asus and they agreed about an RMA (within warranty period thank god), but I also managed to break the screen on that (god I'm a nightmare, except my phone has no scratches or scuffs ) but besides that tablet I don't think has any updates, it topped out at Android N also, despite having a relatively simple SOC and everything.
This one, the MediaPad M5 has been the best so far, I've had about 3 updates, bug fixes mainly, but also GPU Turbo, they did take a while pushing that to the EU, but at least it was still done!
At least I can root and do what I want with my devices now, unlike my Mediatek Asus tablet, and the Windows one, that is toast now anyway, slow atom cpu.
Funnily enough, the MediaPad M5 is the most powerful laptop I own, it zips through web pages where my Asus devices will be chugging along, and well my iPad 2 might load it tomorrow
Windows was good, until 10. I have a windows XP laptop, that is fully supported on 7, missing a GPU driver for Windows 10, but there is a fan made one! (never heard of this happening before) and it works, but I prefer windows 7 as it's more fitting for the device.
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Going off topic now but...
My Asus ZF3 is the ONLY phone (Android or not) that I had problem pairing the Bluetooth with my car. I am not the only one with the problem, people from US, TW, ES, BR, MY, etc all had reported the same problem. What Asus suggested is changing the car and some guy from US actually did that and still cannot pair his phone with his car. Instead of admitting that there is a fault with their messing around with the core firmware that broke the Bluetooth function, they insist it was someone else's fault. 2 or 3 updates later, the Bluetooth function was fixed BUT then they broke the camera focus (by then I had already dumped it). Based on their own forum, it seem that the update caused the OIS motor to burn out making it impossible move the lens to focus. For many owners, this point in time is already beyond 1 year of the original purchase date, making the phone out of warranty and costing them money to fix it, thanks to Asus's own update. Looking at their forum today, after the final update (Asus abandoned the phone now), the camera problem is still not fixed and there now are battery fast draining problem, WiFi problem, OTG problem, signal strength problem, missing VoLTE... Their support is useless, asking them something as technical as you "Capella Micro Brightness sensor xxxx" problem will get them all confused.
On to Windows, I hated Windows 10 so much that I actually use my 8 years old Windows 7 i3 laptop more often than my 3 years old Windows 10 i5 laptop. While the i3 is slower and less powerful, it is more predictable without the random crashes of Windows 10. Worse of all, Windows 10 likes to install updates and reboot without warning, causing serious inconvenience and could lead to a brick if it try to install an update on shutdown when the laptop is low on power.
...going back on topic now about the M5
I do agree with you that the M5 is pretty damn good in most aspect except the DPI and the thing seems to be confused about if it is a phone or a tablet, causing strange rendering of some apps. However (personally) I do find that Android devices do slow down to a point of almost unusability after around 18 months and I am very careful about installing the "final" update. I had 2 tablets (Toshiba AT300 and Nvida Shield K1) so far that are kind of rendered almost unusable after the "big final" update.
I do not root my devices anymore after a really bad experience where I bricked a brand new Motorola Atrix 4G thanks to a guide with incorrect instructions (I copied and pasted the commands so it was not a mistype by me) and I got laughed out of the forum (cannot remember if it is here or somewhere else) without any help. Can't afford to brick brand new devices all the time.
alvinlwh said:
I don't quite understand why updates with Android is so difficult. For Windows, updates will go to ANY computers, any brand or no brand. If anything, Windows 10 updates are forced down the users' throat wanted or not.
Why can't Google take more control of their own OS's updates? It is not as if PC makers don't mess with and install crap over Windows, yet the core OS will get updated without the need for any help from the PC makers.
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Its very simple. A mobile phone is not a PC. There is no IBM PC specification, no BIOS or common HAL. On a PC you need to install drivers and do all sorts of other maintenance. You have problems with abandoned PC hardware, which in a PC you can swap out with something else, you have driver incompatibility problems left right and centre, a fragile registry, DLL dependency hell, a joke of a security model, A PC slows down badly over time, due to its bloated servicing model, Android devices don't (unless the manufacturer is bullied into putting a version of OS it was never intended to run on it). PC is a upgradable long term device, mobiles are non upgradable disposable devices.
Its very clear you don't understand the technical difference between a PC and a mobile device. Come back when you do. Don't feel bad, the cretins in the tech press don't understand either, and it's their job to understand...
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Its very simple. A mobile phone is not a PC. There is no IBM PC specification, no BIOS or common HAL. On a PC you need to install drivers and do all sorts of other maintenance. You have problems with abandoned PC hardware, which in a PC you can swap out with something else, you have driver incompatibility problems left right and centre, a fragile registry, DLL dependency hell, a joke of a security model, A PC slows down badly over time, due to its bloated servicing model, Android devices don't (unless the manufacturer is bullied into putting a version of OS it was never intended to run on it). PC is a upgradable long term device, mobiles are non upgradable disposable devices.
Its very clear you don't understand the technical difference between a PC and a mobile device. Come back when you do. Don't feel bad, the cretins in the tech press don't understand either, and it's their job to understand...
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It is very similar to a PC, well a linux running PC. Yes there are a few limitations, but you can run alternate OSes on android devices, eg. remember the Ubuntu on your phone type thing, that didn't last long because driver support doesn't really exist for components in your phone.
It's a shame it isn't i suppose, but then again i made the decision to buy a tablet over a windows laptop. I can't really argue which one is better, since we could be here all day. Sometimes it's nice to have a mobile device, others it is a crushing limitation. Thankfully i got my bootloader unlock code before it was too late!
What a shame
Android 9 and no Netflix PIP . Can't believe that I choose wrongly with the M5 ... There's a lot of potential but lack of interest by developers ( Netflix to be specific) and Huawei itself.