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Hi my friends! I've written a private message to vilord, dzo and mssmison to report the current status of Android for our devices and this is what mssmison answered:
I'd love to help man, but my phone died a couple weeks back and I've been unable to get a replacement
Vilord and I had planned a lot of work on the Polaris, but without anything to test on it's not going to get done.
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As you may already know, he is one of our best bets to a fully working Android. He has helped a lot, along with other wonderful people that bring us the best of their knowledge.
Well, I don't know how many of you donated money for this project, but it's definitely necessary to provide our developers with test devices.
I make a call to all of you that could help with a small donation for the cause. If you know where to buy a Polaris or you don't use yours anymore, please, notify us using this thread. The community will appreciate your help.
jamezelle has set up a donation link for him: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webs...e=Vogue Android Development¤cy_code=USD
Please, if you donate money, write down the amount and confirmation code in this thread to know how much money we've got.
Hi, SuperJMN.
I will donate if needed.
Already tried to flash -> a bit unstable, but Android will give second live to Polaris.
hi buddies
i will donate for sure if it helps
feel free to contact me
chourmovs said:
hi buddies
i will donate for sure if it helps
feel free to contact me
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It's great you are supporting him! If only we could get more people to find him a good device... It doesn't matter if it's a very little donation. Many a little makes a mickle.
He's from Canada. Do you know anybody from Canada that is wanting to sell a Polaris? Maybe we could send one to him if we get enough donors.
it 's cheaper every week
maybe we can look on ebay
chourmovs said:
it 's cheaper every week
maybe we can look on ebay
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I've taken a quick look at eBay and found some for about $195. Maybe we could find a bargain there.
i paid mine 100 euros 6 monthes earlier for example
mssmison doesnt need a brand new one
http://cgi.ebay.fr/HTC-Touche-Cruis...phonie_Téléphones_mobiles?hash=item414d0e5d9d
chourmovs said:
mssmison doesnt need a brand new one
http://cgi.ebay.fr/HTC-Touche-Cruis...phonie_Téléphones_mobiles?hash=item414d0e5d9d
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Wow, that's a good deal! Let's see what mssmison thinks.
Selling mine Polaris for 60 euro's, everything works.. Hardspl flashed, 6.5 rom etc.. I have a new phone, so my htc polaris is unused for a while now..
Interested? Pm.
Greetings from the Netherlands.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=635220
vogue or polaris ?
chourmovs said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=635220
vogue or polaris ?
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I received a message from mssmison. I have just realized that his original device was a Vogue, not a Polaris Sorry, I misunderstood it.
Well, I'm going to change the topic of this thread to fit the reality. My proposal is this: now that a donation link is set up, we could use it to raise the numbers enough to buy a Polaris, too. If you make a donation, specify that it is to buy a Polaris.
I trust that mssmison will be honest and he will get one once he gets the money. I will send him a PM to inform about it.
He told me that he's going to use it as a test device and extra phone to develop for. This could make possible to fix things quickly!
You've got to take into consideration that Vogue and Polaris are similar devices, but not the same, and we have way less developers... I think this is the only mean to keep the dev scene alive.
Venigo said:
Selling mine Polaris for 60 euro's, everything works.. Hardspl flashed, 6.5 rom etc.. I have a new phone, so my htc polaris is unused for a while now..
Interested? Pm.
Greetings from the Netherlands.
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Venigo, I see your offer and hope I can give you an answer soon. Please, hold on until the donations are done. The donation link is up.
it sounds good
i can donate 15$
i purpose that you put name and gift amount on the first thread to follow this
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https://www.paypal.com/ca/cgi-bin/we...7353d6a9263490 doesnt work for me
With a donation link, can we follow the donation count ?
chourmovs said:
it sounds good
i can donate 15$
i purpose that you put name and gift amount on the first thread to follow this
edit (i didn't see that)
https://www.paypal.com/ca/cgi-bin/we...7353d6a9263490 doesnt work for me
With a donation link, can we follow the donation count ?
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Of course! I will update the first post with the name of the donors and the amount that has been given.
Please, try the link. I think it's fixed now (first post)
Hey everyone it's my first post! I've been a member here ever since I got my Galaxy S in September, but have never felt the need to post anything.
Just wanted to let you guys know there is a buy one get one deal on Ebay for some Android vinyl stickers. They are being sold by DesignSocket for $1.70 (US) right now.
I just got 20 of them in the mail and they are great! Check out the mini-review I did of them Here
thanks ordered some
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thanks ordered some
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Awesome. How many did you get?
gschier said:
Hey everyone it's my first post! I've been a member here ever since I got my Galaxy S in September, but have never felt the need to post anything.
Just wanted to let you guys know there is a buy one get one deal on Ebay for some Android vinyl stickers. They are being sold by DesignSocket for $1.70 (US) right now.
I just got 20 of them in the mail and they are great! Check out the mini-review I did of them Here
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uff,...I don't know...keep it plain and simple - that's my point of view
Great, i ordered some.
cool, I order some
nice i got my self one aswell thanks for pointing it out ^^
Hello everyone, I'm Indirect and while most of you have no idea who I am, I was politely asked to come help you all out for development towards downgrade / s-off on your devices. Now, as much as I would LOVE to help, I can only do so much without the actual device. I know this sounds like mooching, annoying, etc that some other "developers" do to try and gain attention but I'm sure you can see that I've made progress in just a few short hours as you can see here So I would like to now ask the community I'm trying to help if they would be willing to help me out as well and have my job be just a bit easier. I own multiple devices that I work on (Evo View 4G tablet, Nook Tablet, Nexus S 4G) and I develop for the evo shift when I can get around to it, but since I am not 18 and unemployed, I can't really go out and just throw down cash for a mytouch. Developing is essentially my career, balance that with school and my life gets hectic. So, if you read on, you will see how much I'm working towards.
What I need vs What I have:
Bought a device and it had a board failure within 2 hours... -- edit: RMA'd this one
New device, killed that one and since it has a void sticker broken and I'd rather not send it to HTC for moral reasons, I want to have it JTAG'd.
Well guys. I bricked 2 MT4GS while helping test s-off. Looks like I need to RMA one and JTAG the other. What do I need? Well, it cost 40$ + shipping. I can eat the shipping costs, but I can't crap out 40$. .__. So, any help is appreciated. OP has been updated with this post as well as a total amount vs what I need.
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What I need vs what I have for JTAG:
10$ / 60$
^ Donate button
Edit: Switched links. Found a cheaper one for 220~
This is the device that I am wanting to buy because it's the cheapest one on ebay, has free shipping, and available for buy it now. So if you want to help, just click the donate button and I'll save up for it. I would really prefer to get this thing bought as soon as possible so I can get cracking on that bootloader.
hi, it's nice to see someone giving our device some attention
btw, i have a side question: do you have kernel dev experience too?
Indirect said:
Hello everyone, I'm Indirect and while most of you have no idea who I am, I was politely asked to come help you all out for development towards downgrade / s-off on your devices. Now, as much as I would LOVE to help, I can only do so much without the actual device. I know this sounds like mooching, annoying, etc that some other "developers" do to try and gain attention but I'm sure you can see that I've made progress in just a few short hours as you can see here So I would like to now ask the community I'm trying to help if they would be willing to help me out as well and have my job be just a bit easier. I own multiple devices that I work on (Evo View 4G tablet, Nook Tablet, Nexus S 4G) and I develop for the evo shift when I can get around to it, but since I am not 18 and unemployed, I can't really go out and just throw down cash for a mytouch. Developing is essentially my career, balance that with school and my life gets hectic. So, if you read on, you will see how much I'm working towards.
This is the device that I am wanting to buy because it's the cheapest one on ebay, has free shipping, and available for buy it now. So if you want to help, just click the donate button and I'll save up for it. I would really prefer to get this thing bought as soon as possible so I can get cracking on that bootloader.
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Thanks so much man! I knew if anyone could shed some sort of light to this dark tunnel most of the other users are in, it would be you. Thanks so much for doing this, I guess I owe you bigger than a Shift huh ha-ha....
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Braccoz said:
hi, it's nice to see someone giving our device some attention
btw, i have a side question: do you have kernel dev experience too?
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I know some stuff about the kernel, but not atm enough to get a custom kernel up and running. Also guys, I seriously only have 1$ to my name, pretty sure it won't be enough. Lol.
This would be fantastic - I was working with this character last night in IRC and he's got the enthusiasm necessary backed up by the knowledge we need to get in our corner of XDA.
People are complaining from time to time about the anemic development here in the MT4GS forums, well, here is a way of increasing that dev.
If people aren't interested or able in picking up the torch themselves to get involved in development, then helping someone like this get a device in their hands will help us all out.
Normally i'm not such a fan of this but this is the real deal - we get a device in his hands and we WILL see more dev around here.
Look at the progress he's already helped us make towards the S-OFF issue - we got past getting the misc.version put in place and unraveled another layer of the issue, now we are stuck on hboot being our block.
Not bad for someone without a physical device in their hands, eh? Imagine what he could help us with not having to work proxy through one of us...
Indirect said:
What I need vs What I have:
$1.10 / 250$
This is the device that I am wanting to buy because it's the cheapest one on ebay, has free shipping, and available for buy it now. So if you want to help, just click the donate button and I'll save up for it. I would really prefer to get this thing bought as soon as possible so I can get cracking on that bootloader.
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PM sent, please read and respond.
gtmaster303 said:
PM sent, please read and respond.
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I got no pm?
Sent from my Nexus S 4G using xda premium
Indirect said:
I got no pm?
Sent from my Nexus S 4G using xda premium
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Lol, just sent. Check now
Paypal donation link?
Sent from my myTouch_4G_Slide using XDA Premium App
rorytmeadows said:
Paypal donation link?
Sent from my myTouch_4G_Slide using XDA Premium App
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Underneath his username on any of his posts
rorytmeadows said:
Paypal donation link?
Sent from my myTouch_4G_Slide using XDA Premium App
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I posted a donation link specific for this above where the device link is posted.
Donated $10. Hopefully I helped
Typed by ---- oh wait! I'm schizophrenic!
If 16 more people were to donate 15$, I can have this phone. .__.
Make that 15 more people. I am still not rooted but I contribute to the community I am involved in when I can.
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63G34650FT5680721
^^Confirmation number, $15 closer, thanks and good luck!
Donated $15, confirmation # ends with 9233
Good luck!
come on guys! 180$ left! 1/5 of the way there!
6351S - last five of conformation.
$20 donated.
I don't even have this freaking device. But will get another once its s.off I will jack my wifes phone and open it up as soon as everything is rolling!
Thanks,
Billy
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You received mine right? I have a few purchases that didn't go through. . . . Hope you got my ten?
Typed by ---- oh wait! I'm schizophrenic!
I believe I did.
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Hi there,
I'm considering buying this phone: chinaecarts com/samsung-galaxy-s3-12ghz-dual-core-48inch-mtk6577-android-40-16gb-phone-p-3095.html
However I've never bought from them before. So, has anyone else had any experience with them before? Are they safe to buy from?
Thanks in advance.
Fixed the link
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It is an impressive device... Really amazing for its price!
Does someone have infos about "chinaecarts"?
I am very tempted to buy this device...
Regards
kalo86 said:
It is an impressive device... Really amazing for its price!
Does someone have infos about "chinaecarts"?
I am very tempted to buy this device...
Regards
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I'm will buy this phone now, and then I will make a full review and post it on here.
PLEASE BE GOOD
jaw2floor said:
I'm will buy this phone now, and then I will make a full review and post it on here.
PLEASE BE GOOD
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Ok, thank you very much!
This device rocks! I'm sure!
Anyway, did you pay the device with Moneygram or with Bank money transfer?
Please write more info, thanks!
kalo
kalo86 said:
Ok, thank you very much!
This device rocks! I'm sure!
Anyway, did you pay the device with Moneygram or with Bank money transfer?
Please write more info, thanks!
kalo
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Unfortunately I decided not to order, because I looked at other reviews and many other people said that they got scammed by Chinaecarts. Also many people have mentioned that they are unable to contact their customer support at all once they have purchased(/been scammed).
Moneygram specifically say on their website not to use it to pat for items, and that it could indicate a scam.
A real shame because Chinaecarts appear to be the only seller selling this phone. I may still buy a MTK6577 device (now I'm looking at the Haipai X710d) so long as it is the best I can get in my budget of £190.
tl;dr: I wouldn't recommend buying from them.
The general rule of internet is usually, if it's too good to be true, it is. I guess that even if they would send something (which I doubt) you'll get a "fake" replica or something like that. I'm glad you decided not to order there, since it would be sad if you'd lose your money.
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The general rule of internet is usually, if it's too good to be true, it is. I guess that even if they would send something (which I doubt) you'll get a "fake" replica or something like that. I'm glad you decided not to order there, since it would be sad if you'd lose your money.
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http://www.engadget.com/2012/07/10/kirf-galaxy-s-iii-designed-for-cheapskates-inspired-by-samsung/
OP here is the thread to get assistance: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1846277
Thank You & Thread Closed
Ok people so here's the deal:
User @maintainer mentioned in the Lineage dev thread that a dev from the Paranoid Android team was interested in porting to our device but unfortunately couldn't afford it. He'll also leave a working LOS tree so other people can port other roms to our device and probably make a working TWRP, actually working. The dev in this case is known as Offain on Discord and his xda handle is @33bca.
So I took it upon myself to go talk to said dev and set up a plan for this. Here's how things stand:
According to @maintainer, we need to gather 180 Swiss Francs (158.2€) to fund this device. I've spoken to the developer, Offain and I'll link him the thread so he can pop in and confirm all this. If enough people are interested in chpping in some cash, he'll post his paypal and we can all directly donate to him. I'm trying to keep this as transparent as possible cuz we don't want a repeat of the situation with @d1ngh and TWRP.
So post here if you're interested and how much you're willing to donate for this. I'll keep count in OP of the cash.
I'll start obviously, I'm unemployed atm but willing to chip in 5€.
Current funding: 105.82€ We're half way there!
Patrons:
@kftX: 22€
@downloadonlyaccount: 15€
@maintainer: 5€
@rob420p: $10 (8.82€)
@smallberlin: 5€
@davze: 10€
@Jagis23: 5€
@opal06: 20€
@LazyT: 10€
@tres0r: 5€
Edit: As promised, check the devs post (#19) for confirmation that this is real:
33bca said:
Hey, first of all I want to give a big thanks to @kftX to make this all possible!
And of course I want to thanks everyone in advance who's willing to help me to get the A2 Lite.
I'll start working on it in the next few days so that I won't have to start from 0 once I'll get it.
Cheers!
BTW: That where I'll get it from (I dont want to deal with taxes and so on...)
https://www.digitec.ch/de/s1/produc...32gb-dual-sim-12mp-black-mobiltelefon-9268978
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Edit 2: Developer has posted his paypal link, post below or direct like for confirmation here.
33bca said:
Hey everyone, thanks for that support!
Here's the link for everyone who's willing to help me get the A2 Lite:
https://paypal.me/juanaleut
Please put your XDA username in the donation so that I'm able to meantion you on XDA ?
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The sooner they get it, the sooner they can start working on it! My part has been sent
10€
5€ [sent]
I'm hyped so much but i can't help sorry
I use Turkish Lira, 6 Turkish Liras = 1 €
I hope to see custom roms for mi a2 lite
is MIUI coming soon...?
Kineceleran said:
I'm hyped so much but i can't help sorry
I use Turkish Lira, 6 Turkish Liras = 1 €
I hope to see custom roms for mi a2 lite
is MIUI coming soon...?
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Dunno. No one in the custom rom scene has interest in MIUI honestly (neither do I). If you wanted MIUI probably should have gotten the Redmi 6 Pro
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Dunno. No one in the custom rom scene has interest in MIUI honestly (neither do I). If you wanted MIUI probably should have gotten the Redmi 6 Pro
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Actually MIUI is not important, I just want to see custom roms for mi a2 lite
GSI's are laggy
Kineceleran said:
Actually MIUI is not important, I just want to see custom roms for mi a2 lite
GSI's are laggy
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Haha, I agree. And TWRP barely works too. Let's see if this works out. Time for people to put their money where their mouth is. Fingers crossed!
I would like the send some cash it will me in us dollars tho where would I send it?
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kftX said:
Ok people so here's the deal:
User @maintainer mentioned in the Lineage dev thread that a dev from the Paranoid Android team was interested in porting to our device but unfortunately couldn't afford it. He'll also leave a working LOS tree so other people can port other roms to our device and probably make a working TWRP, actually working. The dev in this case is known as Offain on Discord and his xda handle is @33bca.
So I took it upon myself to go talk to said dev and set up a plan for this. Here's how things stand:
According to @maintainer, we need to gather 180 Swiss Francs (158.2€) to fund this device. I've spoken to the developer, Offain and I'll link him the thread so he can pop in and confirm all this. If enough people are interested in chpping in some cash, he'll post his paypal and we can all directly donate to him. I'm trying to keep this as transparent as possible cuz we don't want a repeat of the situation with @d1ngh and TWRP.
So post here if you're interested and how much you're willing to donate for this. I'll keep count in OP of the cash.
I'll start obviously, I'm unemployed atm but willing to chip in 5€.
Current funding: 20€
Patrons:
kftX: 5€
Downloadonlyaccount: 10€
maintainer: 5€
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It does except the restore does not work at least that's what was reported earlyer
rob420p said:
I would like the send some cash it will me in us dollars tho where would I send it?
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Just say how much you are willing to chip in and I'll add it to the OP. Offain will show up later today or tomorrow to validate the legitimacy of the thread. He says that when we have enough cash confirmed, he'll give us his paypal link so we can all send it there. He's pretty pumped about this if we can get it off the ground and so am I
I didn't want to make a paypal account just for this because 1) I don't think people who trust/believe me and 2) It's a lot of responsability to hold other people's money. So I went with the honest and transparent way of going about this.
I'll donate 10$ usd
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I'll donate 10$ usd
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Thanks ?
Hi, would donate 5€ and just ordered an A2 lite for 130€ on ebay by xiaomigermany, that might lower the needed budget a little bit at least
Another 10€
thanks for the efforts to bring custom rom for our devices !really want to participate but unfortunatelly ,send money with ,paypal ... not work yet in my country !all can i do is ... encouraging and THANKS !
I might actually up my donation next week since I got a couple odd jobs to do and so likely get paid for them.
I'll donate 5€
I am ready to give 20€
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I am ready to give 20€
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Wow that's might generous of you! At this rate we'll get to the value in no time!
Hey, first of all I want to give a big thanks to @kftX to make this all possible!
And of course I want to thanks everyone in advance who's willing to help me to get the A2 Lite.
I'll start working on it in the next few days so that I won't have to start from 0 once I'll get it.
Cheers!
BTW: That where I'll get it from (I dont want to deal with taxes and so on...)
https://www.digitec.ch/de/s1/produc...32gb-dual-sim-12mp-black-mobiltelefon-9268978
10€ (done)