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Homtom HT10 firmware HOMTOM-HT10-Android6.0-V01-20170226

Homtom HT10
a new official firmware has been released:
HOMTOM-HT10-Android6.0-V01-20170226.zip
http://www.homtom.cc/
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0By2t6rTTiNQNcEJ1QkpKQnhzck0/view?usp=sharing
no change log unfortunately
could you please report if those major bugs listed bellow are finally fixed?
is it rootable? if yes, how?
- no OTA update
- losing user language preference (simcard default language is used instead)
- losing connectivity (cannot make/receive calls)
- iris / pattern unlock crash/reboot
- random reboot
- screen calibration issue (not responding sometimes and it cannot be fixed with calibration apps from Google store)
- blurry pictures (slow focus and shutter speed)
- bad audio quality (over saturated)
- clean of malwares and chinese apps
Hardware features that were announced but never won't be available (fake advertising / SCAM):
- 5Ghz Wi-Fi compatibily
- NFC
- OTG
*** UPDATE ***
Ok folks... I removed the simcard and also the battery few seconds and flashed latest firmware with sp_flash_tool (firmware mode not download mode) and lost everything (all apps / data) but there is a good news... smartphone doesn't lose language preference anymore!
unfortunately smartphone is still losing connectivity and network (cannot make/receive calls even if there is network signal !)
(I thought it was solved too because it has worked almost half a day but actually i've still got this issue!)
so HomTom HT10 is still a useless 'smart' brick...
And HomTom is doing the same than UMI: banning from their Facebook page users reporting bugs or false avertising (OTG/NFC/Wi-Fi 5Ghz/full bands support/...).

Got mine 2 weeks ago and have not experinced any of the problem above. I think you have got a bad phone only(fake copy?).
I had a update as soon as I started the phone and it is now HOMTOM-HT10-Android6.0-V01-20170225, hmm yours is 0226.
I am no super user of phones but this one is working very good only the sound when doing the iris thing is annoying.

Tradexer said:
Got mine 2 weeks ago and have not experinced any of the problem above. I think you have got a bad phone only(fake copy?).
I had a update as soon as I started the phone and it is now HOMTOM-HT10-Android6.0-V01-20170225, hmm yours is 0226.
I am no super user of phones but this one is working very good only the sound when doing the iris thing is annoying.
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Mine is the same it's just their typo error. When extracted it's 20170225
Anyway there is a new official firmware... Anyone tried it already?
@ homtom.cc
HOMTOM-HT10-Android6.0-V01-20170510.zip
I'm looking for an English (or global) custom ROM for this device running Android 6.x or 7.x
MoKee, GizROM, LineageOS 13/14/15. Any ROM 100% working.

I bought one of these a while back and using it on the T-Mobile network for over 8 months. I also have not had any trouble that you stated above such as loosing connectivity or the iris scan crashing. I do agree that it would be nice if you could turn off the iris scan noise though. Love this phone and glad I took a chance when ordering it.

I may have found this thread a little late, but here I am. I have the Homtom HT10 running the firmware Android-6.0-V01-20161202 and I was able to root the device using Kingo Root. It's been a while, but I think there were some additional steps to go through before this root worked. My question is if anyone here has had success in rooting one of the newer firmwares, since I'm not sure if this root would survive the firmware update and I wouldn't want to lose root access.
Also, does anyone know how to replace the Kingo Superuser app with Chainfire's version?

mine was working good, i rooted , and install magisk and after a while i loose connectivity when make calls..i flash full firmware..format and all the stuff and still cannot make callss

leo_hacker82 said:
mine was working good, i rooted , and install magisk and after a while i loose connectivity when make calls..i flash full firmware..format and all the stuff and still cannot make callss
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I've flashed HOMTOM-HT10-Android6.0-V01-20170622 and so far all works pretty good (it keeps the language)...
Only audio EQ quality is poor (distorsion) and volume / quality issue in phone calls.
Not sure yet if OS is able to switch properly from a deficient 4G network to 3G/2G (because i'm currently using forced 3G mode in settings) but it seems to work better than previously.

flashing the Rom
Hi guys. I'm having trouble loading the latest firmware thru sp flash tool.
I'm running Windows 10 and I've installed the extra drivers.
Would love some help.
Thanks

Did you have to push any button combinations to get SPflashtool to start?

chevycowboyusa said:
Did you have to push any button combinations to get SPflashtool to start?
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maybe u need to press volume up or down..or both i dont remember dont have any more...but that should work...or maybe press power and both volume buttons...

leo_hacker82 said:
maybe u need to press volume up or down..or both i dont remember dont have any more...but that should work...or maybe press power and both volume buttons...
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I used a different version of flash tool and it started when I put the battery in. There's so many versions of flash tool I guess. But I got it working.
Thanks for the response!
Chevy

My HT10 (got it a month ago) GPS not working
Hi guys
My HT10 GPS in to working. The phone is new, I just got it, and it literally only has viber and Here maps on.
The GPS tested today, not working.
Under a sky with no clouds in the middle of a field with no obstructing buildings and no signal whatsoever.
custom build version: alps-mp-m0.mp9-v1.33_aeon6797.6c.m_p11

Hello
I am french and I live in Ireland.
I have same problem with my Homtom HT10. My smartphone is still losing connectivity and network (cannot make/receive calls even if there is network signal !). I indicated the problem to Homtom who asked me to update Firmware but it did not improve the problem. Homtom suggests me sending back the smartphone for repair but postal charges are very expensive for China.
No solution... I have to restart my Homtom all days if I want to send a SMS or make a phone call.
Perhaps a problem with the SIM Card ?

I got mine since 4 months ago.
Probably the worst android I ever got.
It is fast ok and charge is really quick but its always losing connection. Its more like a photo camera and mp3 than phone.
The other stupid thing is that can connect Wifi 5Ghz and the 2.4 is really slow.
I have already stock firmarware 20170622

Serious Homtom ??
Hi
My question to Homtom :
When Androïd 7.0 Nougat is going to arrive for my Homtom HT10 ?
Homtom's answer :
Dear customer,
Hello.
Unfortunately, we don't have any available news about update to Android 7.0 on HT10 at present. Please note that the original Android platform could not be upgraded in normal situation.
Best regards!
Email: [email protected]
It's not a joke... An incompetent technical department

Samsung Smart View and Samsung Connect, hum ...

So the 8+ arrived today, 955F, stock 7.0, and it's now rooted and my s7 apps mostly all installed.
With my S7, non-rooted on 935U OS (ex AT&T phone), I can Smart View cast to my Samsung 4K and LG 4K just fine, but not with the 8+. It will not Smart View cast successfully to either tv.
With the 8+ on my LG tv I can use the Samsung Connect app and view my camera videos with sound/photos, just fine!
I have searched Samsung, google, and here, and have not found anything that has solved this issue for me, though i have tried others solutions. Changing resolution, no difference. I've been unable to change the aspect ratio when it seems Smart View pops that setting up to 'match' the device I'm trying to Smart View/connect with, as the 16:9 is ghosted out. The message on the phone states "Couldn't turn on Smart View", and on the LG it says "Unable to connect with Screen Share".
I have tried installing Samsung Smart View (Miracast) from GPS and that did not work. I have a nand backup after just having rooted the brand new phone and before any/my apps were added, or any updates to the phone were done, and it's no different than with my apps on the phone.
I'm baffled. Does anyone have any idea how to solve this?

Well, after a night of mux'in around with the phone, I flashed CarHDROM and the phone works as engineered and designed with Smart View.

Hotspot on the s7 edge oreo (sprint)

Hey folks, since the oreo update I lost any hotspot or tethering in my s7 edge.
I was really frustrated about it. I went into research about the topic and I didn't find any solution for my issue. After watching a couple of videos on YouTube, the result was the same , but I got an idea and turned out working
Steps:
I download an app in playstore which is quickshort maker.
2 - once you got the app , click on it and write hotspot , you will get two options service mode and settings. Select settings
3- after selecting setting , it will give three options , select the second one, setting hotspot.
4- then you will get some options that doesn't really matter just click on try and the option of hotspot will launch.
Sorry for any inconvenience with my telling , this is the first time I'm writing something here or in any place. I hope it can work for you.

No sucess i have same problem with yours and tried your method .. when i click try its only shows blank screen.

Screenshot.

tahasmarty said:
Screenshot.
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Hello there , it seems to me that you chose the wrong option in the process.
It has to be the option option the one that only shows mobile hotspot.

Thonie01 said:
Hello there , it seems to me that you chose the wrong option in the process.
It has to be the option option the one that only shows mobile hotspot.
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Oh man i am ****ing stupid its worked now thanks alot
one question how can i make it a shortcut? so i can simply tap and access that option?
and do u know why is it disabled from the settings ???

Thonie01 said:
Hello there , it seems to me that you chose the wrong option in the process.
It has to be the option option the one that only shows mobile hotspot.
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tahasmarty said:
Oh man i am ****ing stupid its worked now thanks alot
one question how can i make it a shortcut? so i can simply tap and access that option?
and do u know why is it disabled from the settings ???
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I have tried to made a shortcut but nothing seems to work. So , you will have to make the process or you add that shortcut to your favorites inside the app.
It looks like sprint disabled the option from the setting in oreo. I guess they don't want us to tethering. Best of luck. I'm happy is working for you as well.

Thonie01 said:
I have tried to made a shortcut but nothing seems to work. So , you will have to make the process or you add that shortcut to your favorites inside the app.
It looks like sprint disabled the option from the setting in oreo. I guess they don't want us to tethering. Best of luck. I'm happy is working for you as well.
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I tried this method and it didnt work for me on my 935a. I have tried a couple other options but no success. Any help is greatly appreciated.

tahasmarty said:
one question how can i make it a shortcut? so i can simply tap and access that option?
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Yes there is a way but you need you install another app follow these steps:
1 install Shortcut Creator from Google Play store
2 open the app and in shortcuts select application
3 search settings then click on it
4 check the smart shortcut if your on samsung touchwiz important if your on touchwiz
5 under app activity click on it and while scrolling down search for Hotspot
6 change the name to Hotspot
7 click the + button
And done if you followed the steps correctly Hotspot Should be on your home screen

samikhan2424 said:
Yes there is a way but you need you install another app follow these steps:
1 install Shortcut Creator from Google Play store
2 open the app and in shortcuts select application
3 search settings then click on it
4 check the smart shortcut if your on samsung touchwiz important if your on touchwiz
5 under app activity click on it and while scrolling down search for Hotspot
6 change the name to Hotspot
7 click the + button
And done if you followed the steps correctly Hotspot Should be on your home screen
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Thanks but i dnt need this now because all carries now updated there bootloader's to V8 for Galaxy S7 so all options are back by default

Thonie01 said:
Hey folks, since the oreo update I lost any hotspot or tethering in my s7 edge.
I was really frustrated about it. I went into research about the topic and I didn't find any solution for my issue. After watching a couple of videos on YouTube, the result was the same , but I got an idea and turned out working
Steps:
I download an app in playstore which is quickshort maker.
2 - once you got the app , click on it and write hotspot , you will get two options service mode and settings. Select settings
3- after selecting setting , it will give three options , select the second one, setting hotspot.
4- then you will get some options that doesn't really matter just click on try and the option of hotspot will launch.
Sorry for any inconvenience with my telling , this is the first time I'm writing something here or in any place. I hope it can work for you.
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Bro I love you meri jan,i hated sprint and i was really frustrated and wanted to root but as binary upgraded to 5,i was not able to even root,after a year of my mobile,and searching and searching,i searched again for tethering and i found your post and when i started the hotspot,i was filled with happiness,thanks a lot,dua hai meri aap ke liye

Hotspot on the s7 edge not working
Hello guys please watch video on YouTube for hotspot not showing.
Hotspot not working and showing in Samsung Galaxy all phones.

This still working! best quick solution!
Thonie01 said:
Hey folks, since the oreo update I lost any hotspot or tethering in my s7 edge.
I was really frustrated about it. I went into research about the topic and I didn't find any solution for my issue. After watching a couple of videos on YouTube, the result was the same , but I got an idea and turned out working
Steps:
I download an app in playstore which is quickshort maker.
2 - once you got the app , click on it and write hotspot , you will get two options service mode and settings. Select settings
3- after selecting setting , it will give three options , select the second one, setting hotspot.
4- then you will get some options that doesn't really matter just click on try and the option of hotspot will launch.
Sorry for any inconvenience with my telling , this is the first time I'm writing something here or in any place. I hope it can work for you.
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Android Q Developer Preview 3 coming to Xperia XZ3

https://developer.sony.com/develop/android-q-beta

Someone tried it?

https://youtu.be/W6BzFQqtOKg

I tried, but the problem is that the Xperia Companion gives me an error saying that my device doesn't support Developer Preview.
I will try to flash a non Operator customized firmware.

Vampirelu said:
I tried, but the problem is that the Xperia Companion gives me an error saying that my device doesn't support Developer Preview.
I will try to flash a non Operator customized firmware.
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That's what you will need to do. Carrier branded firmware not eligible for beta

Anyone try Camera2 probe APP on Android 10 Beta?
Maybe support RAW?lol

Mine had EE UK firmware, I changed to Custom US firmware to try the Q preview mode.
All I can say is that it's not worth to leave 9 behind just yet. It's pretty much stock Android without Sony stuff in it, kinda miss it already, but all in all I only noticed one bug.
Connecting earphones with Jack will still have the speakers playing music, but you're fine with Bluetooth connection.
The gesture thingy is pretty weird by the way, fortunately there's the option to go to the classic three buttons.

Don't know if this answers you question but here's a snapshot of the raw Info

Tried it last night, some of the open issues makes it quite unusable.
Setup wizard can sync down backup data from google account/cloud, but not restore via BT/Wifi from other Xperia device
Delay with black background after the “Android Beta” information is shown before entering home screen
Camera functionality and quality are limited compared to Xperia SW
Camera button press is not starting camera, but double press on power button starts camera
Chromecast does not work for audio/video as cast icon is not shown
Media playback support is not on par with Xperia SW.
External SDcard is not fully supported for media playback and MTP
Audio routing with PHF is not fully working
Adoptable storage is not supported
Sd card is basically useless. So is dual sim.

chadd1039 said:
Don't know if this answers you question but here's a snapshot of the raw Info
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Thank you bro.
It looks still not support raw
Hope xz3 can use Gcam on Q

This is a copy from the website and seems to not give a full actual experience..... I've been using all day and it runs well .... The Google cam app that's in it is crap bit I've installed open camera and it works great ...... And I can also play videos and use the SD card as normal ... No issues ....... Google camera does not seem to be compatible as of yet .... Until it's developed specifically for Sony I guess

It seems more stable than the Android P Beta that was pushed for Xperia XZ2 Premium. I have it installed and using it without too many issues yet either. SD card is normal but camera is very basic. All apps installed and are running well also which wasn't the case with P Beta.

Out of curiosity, how many versions do Betas usually get?
I rolled back already btw, I was already missing all the quirks that Sony brought to this phone. Also that bug I mentioned earlier - about having headphones connected *physically* and still having sound coming out of the phone speakers - was annoying me.

I installed it right after it was announced and only sort of regret it. It's stable-ish but so many things have been made useless. I just got the xz3 two weeks prior so I'm still in my adjustment phase. I think I'll stick it out until the next beta in June. Lack of SD card slot use, camera that barely works... It's not pretty.

Beta time-line described here:
https://developer.android.com/preview/overview
I rolled back as well. I have been with Sony phones for twelve years and like the skin and apps also. I do enjoy test driving the new Android version as well but only temporarily.

In order to Flash a Customized UK version & update to Q, I unlocked the bootloader . Guys, do you know a way to lock it back, since Flashtool doesn't support it and also when I try from command lines it gives me command not found. Do I have a chance to restore it back to original state ?

Don't think so. No need to unlock bootloader to flash another regional firmware.

The folder 'c:\ProgramData\SonyMobile\Update Engine\[date]\localstorage\' contains the firmware downloaded by the Xperia Companion stored in *.file ~ 2.3 GB. I extracted and seems to be all the files that FlashTool downloads. Did someone tried to flash Android Q like this ?

Does it have Wifi calling for T-Mobile USA?

daviddem said:
Does it have Wifi calling for T-Mobile USA?
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I don't know if it's network related or not, I'am on US firmware and Wi-Fi calling feature is missing. On Original firmware the feature was present.

Couldn't connect Samsung Galaxy Watch after MIUI12 is updated

Hi, I have a Xiaomi 10 pro
just updated to MIUI12
ever since then my watch has a "watch" logo on top which means is not not connected to bluetooth.
I have reset the phone's network setting a couple of times.
the watch is also reset.
I have used the Galaxy Wearable to connect the watch. It detected the watch and seems connected (but under bluetooth menu it just saved the watch setting without indicated connected)
the it stuck at the "finishing pairing" page.
Whenever it asked me for permission i either allow it when the apps open or allow it all the time.
but it just stay in that finishing parining page over 20 minutes.
any body faced this problem after updated to MIUI 12?

I am still on Miui 11 but after last security update for June had loads of issues with constant disconnect and errors with Samsung Galaxy Active 2 watch.
Gonna get rid of this and get a Mi Band 5.
I know it's totally different device but not using all the functionality currently.
Sent from my Mi 10 Pro using Tapatalk

I want to stick to a watch instead of a sport band.
Anybody could hint me?
I have tried to connect the watch to an earbud, it works perfectly fine. quick pairing and working.
however it is just not the case with the phone.
again my phone is pairing perfectly with other devices too like my car, earbud, headset.
As i do workout quite often, all the data are store in the watch and not going to the phone. also it is not uploading to the database when it is already connected to WIFI.

I have the same problem, after MIUI 12 my galaxy gear s3 can't connect to the phone, bluetooth is trying to connect but connection failed.
Tried to factory reset phone and watch - nothing helps.

I have the global rom on my mi 10 pro. I was getting the watch not staying connected. I held down the Galaxy Wearable app, hit info, and turned on auto start, and I've been fine since. Oh, I am using Galaxy Active 1 though, not 2.

mixxxk said:
I have the global rom on my mi 10 pro. I was getting the watch not staying connected. I held down the Galaxy Wearable app, hit info, and turned on auto start, and I've been fine since. Oh, I am using Galaxy Active 1 though, not 2.
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But it doesn't make sense when the bluetooth connection is not even staying conencted, there is not going to help with the app with auto restart. I have still gave it a try which didn't help much.
But Thank you for the input anyways.

i thought its only me but yes i have samsung watch active 2 after miui 12 update i cant connect my phone gives a pincode to connect to the watch but the watch isnt showing any pincode to pair.

xnostra said:
i thought its only me but yes i have samsung watch active 2 after miui 12 update i cant connect my phone gives a pincode to connect to the watch but the watch isnt showing any pincode to pair.
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Hi, as you said there is no pincode popup, but can you see the device (in this case your active 2) when you open the bluetooth list from the PHONE?

rayraymond said:
Hi, as you said there is no pincode popup, but can you see the device (in this case your active 2) when you open the bluetooth list from the PHONE?
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yes i can i tried alot of things but i guess miui 12 break the galaxy watch 2 active compatibility it was working perfect at miui 11

I don't have my watch with me, can someone check if disabling MIUI optimization helps with our problem.
https://c.mi.com/oc/thread-3251450-1-0.html?mobile=no

Disabling MIUI optimization SOLVES the issue!!!

Same with on MIUI 12 with Samsung Galaxy Watch - Got it working by putting on Developer Mode and turning off MIMUI optimization - works great but issues with WhatsApp - not reading the contact

vanaxe said:
Same with on MIUI 12 with Samsung Galaxy Watch - Got it working by putting on Developer Mode and turning off MIMUI optimization - works great but issues with WhatsApp - not reading the contact
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Try clear WhatsApp App data, it will reset permissions and it should work again. You'll just have to backup and restore your whatsapp.

AlexDaizy said:
Try clear WhatsApp App data, it will reset permissions and it should work again. You'll just have to backup and restore your whatsapp.
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Thank you, looks like it is work so far.
Also do you have a solution for the keyboard - when you reboot - it goes back to the default keyboard and not my preferred. Sugou Keyboard is therefore re-enabled as the default keyboard
Thanks again for your help
Brent

vanaxe said:
Thank you, looks like it is work so far.
Also do you have a solution for the keyboard - when you reboot - it goes back to the default keyboard and not my preferred. Sugou Keyboard is therefore re-enabled as the default keyboard
Thanks again for your help
Brent
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Uninstall it https://forum.xda-developers.com/xiaomi-mi-10/how-to/guide-debloat-usable-chinese-rom-root-t4066909
Here is the link of apps you can uninstall

vanaxe said:
Same with on MIUI 12 with Samsung Galaxy Watch - Got it working by putting on Developer Mode and turning off MIMUI optimization - works great but issues with WhatsApp - not reading the contact
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where did you find this option in developer mode, i cant find it. Are you on android 11 or....

marcel112 said:
where did you find this option in developer mode, i cant find it. Are you on android 11 or....
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It's in developer option unless you are on eu which doesn't have it. I'm not sure about global rom

raven213 said:
It's in developer option unless you are on eu which doesn't have it. I'm not sure about global rom
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i see thats why i cant find it, i'm on .eu:crying: