Hello!
I spent the last 2 days figuring out how to install Huawei share (pc manager) on a Non-Huawei laptop, and I encountered a lot of outdated informations or outdated files, missing download links, bugs, but I finally made it to work. I hope this post will save others some time.
THIS IS NOT MY WORK. I just spent a lot of time struggling on chinese sites to understand how this app work, instructions were in chinese.
This is Huawei PC Manager v11, it should work for AMD CPU ( but i didn't tested it ).
Your PC needs bluetooth and wifi (you can use it through cable without bt & wifi) & NFC Tag works too.
Download link for zip file: https://www.mediafire.com/file/mgd2f3hh3bf9d9u/PCManagerHuawei.rar/file
1. Extract the zip and open PCManagerMgr.exe as administrator.
2. Set your PC time to May 12, 2020. *THIS IS IMPORTANT*
3. In PCManagerMgr, you should insert code : 1DBDFC If you didn't set May 12, 2020 it doesn't work.
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Black arrow - > It's not PcManager V10. it's v11 but I couldn't change the program so, i rename the installer from v11 to v10 to match our program.
Yellow thing - > I just tried to blur my pc's serial number but you can get it anyway by scanning the QR code that I forgot to blur, anyway, I won't blur further.
Green arrows - > You won't have the same status, mine is already installed and i'm running it right now, that's why.
Make everything the same as in photo and you're good to go, press install. The installer should open.
After the installation, you can launch PC Manager from desktop shortcut, go to phone on left, and click connect.
Follow the red arrow in the above picture and click that half QR code.
You will get a bigger QR Code, picture 2 lines below.
Now you need to enable Huawei Share, BT and maybe NFC on your Huawei phone. (i really don't know if it's mandatory to have nfc on).
Scan this QR code using Huawei's browser, it won't work with any other QR Scanner. You need to set Huawei's Browser as default browser. Some connection requests should appear and click allow.
IF You scan this QR Code and all you get is this, and nothing happens:
Then you need to go to settings on your phone -> apps -> apps -> search for browser -> and in the upper right corner you have 3 dots, with an "uninstall updates" option. You need to uninstall updates, i think they patched this with some update. Never update browser app.
then you can try again to scan QR Code, it should work now.
If you have an NFC Tag and want to use it, You need to install that chinese .apk file on your phone, you have it in the zip file you downloaded.
This chinese named apk file will install Huawei Share OneHop app. With this app you need to scan the QR Code from PCManagerMgr, it's the QR Code from the first picture of this post, and after you scan it, it will ask you to place the NFC module (your phone, near the cameras on p40 pro) against the NFC Tag you want to use. It should be done and good to go. It worked for me in the first try.
If you have more questions, feel free to ask here.
It's my first post, I'm not good at this. This is not my work, I just wanted to help people since there isn't an updated post.
Also my english is not so good but it's better than chinese.
Credits :
deagle-lim - that 12 may 2020 trick.tomhrusk - 'set Huawei's browser as default browser' infolopsyfa - Who had a comment on how to install the latest version - > basically i made the opposite of his comment, i renamed the v11 installer to v10 instead.JazonX - who uploaded this archive but with v10 pc manager.
thanks
THANK YOU, this is the most understandable and complete tutorial about this. i finally get it connected after days of trying before i read this tutorial.
But now i have a problem, the multi screen cant show anything. i can control the phone (3 button at the bottom and clicks is registered) but the picture didnt show up just stuck like this. i tried diff version of pc manager and set nvidia control panel etc, but nothing works. if anybody know how (or just any idea that i can try) to resolve this, i will appreciate it. thank you
Hi,
thank you for the file and the guide. It's been really helpful. Do you have any tips on how to connect over Wi-Fi?
My problem is that at certain point I have de-installed the Huawei Browser from my phone and now I can only download it via the App Gallery (where I get the screenshot that you've uploaded). Should I look on APK mirror or similar for an older version, and if there is one available, which one would you recommend?
Otherwise, the phone connects and works via USB cable
apocalypse_bg said:
Hi,
thank you for the file and the guide. It's been really helpful. Do you have any tips on how to connect over Wi-Fi?
My problem is that at certain point I have de-installed the Huawei Browser from my phone and now I can only download it via the App Gallery (where I get the screenshot that you've uploaded). Should I look on APK mirror or similar for an older version, and if there is one available, which one would you recommend?
Otherwise, the phone connects and works via USB cable
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My browser is version 11.0.2.306
Wow, it works on my ROG strix and Huawei Mate20x...
Now i wont need to buy matepad 11 to replace my gaming laptop...
Thanks for the translation and explanation
Thanks for sharing this helpful trick.
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At first I tried to connect my phone by USB, and it worked. However, OneHop (NFC Tag) always fails.
Then I tried to connect by Scan the QR Code (you need to Uninstall browser Updates first), yes it worked too. After that, suddenly my OneHop managed to work perfectly.
I can conclude that, in order to use OneHop, PC Manager has to get authenticated for the first time (because when connecting by OneHop it always shows an error that authentication failed). Maybe the OneHop feature has a bug or something that makes it not work properly.
Then by connecting by QR Code, the PC Manager has received authentication, so that the OneHop feature can work properly because it already authenticated.
Thank you very much for instruction, could you please describe more about nfc tag, if I want to create my own, what nfc tag type should I buy and by that chinese app I would be able to Wright data on that nfc tag? Will apretiate if you will describe more how you made your nfc tag what will support same futures as original Huawei share tag, because I even thought to go to shop and try to copy nfc tag from Huawei laptop)) and please tell me after reinstalling windows and new instalation of pcmanager old created nfc tag will work?
PavelUstinov said:
Thank you very much for instruction, could you please describe more about nfc tag, if I want to create my own, what nfc tag type should I buy and by that chinese app I would be able to Wright data on that nfc tag? Will apretiate if you will describe more how you made your nfc tag what will support same futures as original Huawei share tag, because I even thought to go to shop and try to copy nfc tag from Huawei laptop)) and please tell me after reinstalling windows and new instalation of pcmanager old created nfc tag will work?
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You can buy a Programmable NFC Tag Sticker, it's cost less than $1/pc in my local store.
Aliexpress (for reference only)
As I understanded that Chinese app for Android will make Wright to nfc sticker and after it would be like Huawei sticker
PseudoRax said:
You can buy a Programmable NFC Tag Sticker, it's cost less than $1/pc in my local store.
Aliexpress (for reference only)
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But what type of nfc tag do I need? And how to make that nfc tag work as Huawei share original tag?
PavelUstinov said:
But what type of nfc tag do I need? And how to make that nfc tag work as Huawei share original tag?
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You need a Programmable NFC Tag like the product in Aliexpress I posted.
How it work? (as far as I know)
The OneHop App (Chinese App) write a code (or maybe an URL Address) into the NFC Tag.
The NFC Tag will trigger the PC Manager and make a connection once it tapped.
I tried scan the Barcode in PC Manager, and I got this address: (I replaced some text with XXXX)
Code:
https://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/laptopsassistant/v2applinks/?s=XXXX&version=4.0.0.2&devid=XXXX&random=XXXX&modeltype=5&modelsubtype=0&s2=XXXX
I think the address is unique & static for every PC, because I can make a connection by enter this address in browser without scan the barcode anymore.
And maybe the mechanisme is the same as the (configured) NFC tag do, NFC Tag will open the same URL address once it tapped.
I believe the original Huawei Share do the same way.
(ps: I can't check what code in my configured NFC Tag, everytime I tap the tag by NFC Reader App it just not work, and my phone immediatly open the Connection (to PCManager) Popup. Using another non-Huawei NFC phone should be work I think)
PseudoRax said:
You need a Programmable NFC Tag like the product in Aliexpress I posted.
How it work? (as far as I know)
The OneHop App (Chinese App) write a code (or maybe an URL Address) into the NFC Tag.
The NFC Tag will trigger the PC Manager and make a connection once it tapped.
I tried scan the Barcode in PC Manager, and I got this address: (I replaced some text with XXXX)
Code:
https://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/laptopsassistant/v2applinks/?s=XXXX&version=4.0.0.2&devid=XXXX&random=XXXX&modeltype=5&modelsubtype=0&s2=XXXX
I think the address is unique & static for every PC, because I can make a connection by enter this address in browser without scan the barcode anymore.
And maybe the mechanisme is the same as the (configured) NFC tag do, NFC Tag will open the same URL address once it tapped.
I believe the original Huawei Share do the same way.
(ps: I can't check what code in my configured NFC Tag, everytime I tap the tag by NFC Reader App it just not work, and my phone immediatly open the Connection (to PCManager) Popup. Using another non-Huawei NFC phone should be work I think)
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Okay I see, thank you very much for explanation, last question, there is a lot of types of nfc tag, commonly ntag213, ntag215, is that matter what nfc tag I will use? What type you have been using to make that pcmanager work?
PavelUstinov said:
Okay I see, thank you very much for explanation, last question, there is a lot of types of nfc tag, commonly ntag213, ntag215, is that matter what nfc tag I will use? What type you have been using to make that pcmanager work?
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No problem.
I'm using NTag213 chip, and I don't really understand that either
kismarian said:
Hello!
I spent the last 2 days figuring out how to install Huawei share (pc manager) on a Non-Huawei laptop, and I encountered a lot of outdated informations or outdated files, missing download links, bugs, but I finally made it to work. I hope this post will save others some time.
THIS IS NOT MY WORK. I just spent a lot of time struggling on chinese sites to understand how this app work, instructions were in chinese.
This is Huawei PC Manager v11, it should work for AMD CPU ( but i didn't tested it ).
Your PC needs bluetooth and wifi (you can use it through cable without bt & wifi) & NFC Tag works too.
Download link for zip file: https://www.mediafire.com/file/mgd2f3hh3bf9d9u/PCManagerHuawei.rar/file
1. Extract the zip and open PCManagerMgr.exe as administrator.
2. Set your PC time to May 12, 2020. *THIS IS IMPORTANT*
3. In PCManagerMgr, you should insert code : 1DBDFC If you didn't set May 12, 2020 it doesn't work.
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Black arrow - > It's not PcManager V10. it's v11 but I couldn't change the program so, i rename the installer from v11 to v10 to match our program.
Yellow thing - > I just tried to blur my pc's serial number but you can get it anyway by scanning the QR code that I forgot to blur, anyway, I won't blur further.
Green arrows - > You won't have the same status, mine is already installed and i'm running it right now, that's why.
Make everything the same as in photo and you're good to go, press install. The installer should open.
After the installation, you can launch PC Manager from desktop shortcut, go to phone on left, and click connect.
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Follow the red arrow in the above picture and click that half QR code.
You will get a bigger QR Code, picture 2 lines below.
Now you need to enable Huawei Share, BT and maybe NFC on your Huawei phone. (i really don't know if it's mandatory to have nfc on).
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Scan this QR code using Huawei's browser, it won't work with any other QR Scanner. You need to set Huawei's Browser as default browser. Some connection requests should appear and click allow.
IF You scan this QR Code and all you get is this, and nothing happens:
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Then you need to go to settings on your phone -> apps -> apps -> search for browser -> and in the upper right corner you have 3 dots, with an "uninstall updates" option. You need to uninstall updates, i think they patched this with some update. Never update browser app.
then you can try again to scan QR Code, it should work now.
If you have an NFC Tag and want to use it, You need to install that chinese .apk file on your phone, you have it in the zip file you downloaded.
This chinese named apk file will install Huawei Share OneHop app. With this app you need to scan the QR Code from PCManagerMgr, it's the QR Code from the first picture of this post, and after you scan it, it will ask you to place the NFC module (your phone, near the cameras on p40 pro) against the NFC Tag you want to use. It should be done and good to go. It worked for me in the first try.
If you have more questions, feel free to ask here.
It's my first post, I'm not good at this. This is not my work, I just wanted to help people since there isn't an updated post.
Also my english is not so good but it's better than chinese.
Credits :
deagle-lim - that 12 may 2020 trick.tomhrusk - 'set Huawei's browser as default browser' infolopsyfa - Who had a comment on how to install the latest version - > basically i made the opposite of his comment, i renamed the v11 installer to v10 instead.JazonX - who uploaded this archive but with v10 pc manager.
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I need some help. This method already worked for me with the version given, but I would like to install Huawei PC Manager version 11.1.1.97 on my PC, since it is the latest version of this application and I would love to be able to connect the tablet that I will buy in a couple of months.
Is there a way to update the software or directly install the most up-to-date version?
11.1.1.97 is not working for me, it is giving me error about drivers not updated. Use previous version i.e. PCManager11.0.8.87(C233).exe, it will work with the same procedure.
theintelligent said:
11.1.1.97 is not working for me, it is giving me error about drivers not updated. Use previous version i.e. PCManager11.0.8.87(C233).exe, it will work with the same procedure.
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OK, thanks. Is that 11.0.8.87 version the one that is given above by kismarian?
i am getting this Error. i have AMD Ryzen 7
Have you changed the date to May 12, 2020.
Hey, thanks for your work, it's the first guide that actually explains it very clearly, could you please upload a new version? My Matepad 11 is not compatible with this one
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***THIS DISCUSSION IS ONLY FOR ANDROID 4.0 ICE CREAM SANDWICH! THESE APPS ONLY WORKS IN ANDROID 4.0! DON'T TRY THESE ON OTHER VERSIONS!***
So, first and foremost, Not I, or anyone else is responsible to any damage you do to your device. You are renaming/modifying system files so if you screw it up you are RESPONSIBLE, NOT US. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED. Follow the instructions in this post and you should be fine.
BELOW YOU HAVE INSTRUCTIONS FOR ARMv7 AND ARMv6 SEPARATELY, BECAUSE ARMv6 HAS ONLY A WORKAROUND FOR VOICE! SOME USERS SAID THAT ON THEIR ARMv6 DEVICES, VERSION FOR ARMv7 WORKS, SO YOU COULD GIVE IT A TRY, IF YOU ARE ON ARMv6!!!
INSTRUCTIONS FOR ARMv7 DEVICES (I repeat, you could give it a try if you're on ARMv6)
For ARMv7, there are some APKs and some flashable ZIPs. So I will give some information for everyone!
APKs for Google now: ATTENTION>>ALL O THESE APKs SHOULD BE USED WITH OTHER FILES. YOU HAVE TO USE THESE INSTRUCTIONS<<
• Download LennoxPackage.zip from http://www.mediafire.com/?8lv1h2879q925x1 It is not a flashable ZIP!!! Do not flash this in recovery!!!
• Extract all 3 folders from LennoxPackage.zip to a new folder on your computer
• Then download and replace the Velvet file in the app folder of your new folder with one of the following Velvet.apks. The Velvet.apk from Zip don't working!!!
• Move the folder you've created (with 3 subfolders) to your SD Card
• On your phone, in /system/app/, rename GoogleQuickSearchBox.apk to GoogleQuickSearchBox.apk.bak using Root Explorer (or something similar)
• In the folder you placed on your SD - you'll need to move everything from the /app/ folder to /system/app/, and set permissions to RW/R/R for each of the 3 .apks
• copy the files from the lib folder on your SD, and paste to system/lib (note, a couple of these already exist. Before copying these files go through /system/lib/ and rename any existing files to include .bak, then copy/paste new files. If you don't do this it will paste them with '- copy' as part of the file name). Change permissions of these New files to rw/r/r
• rename the existing "config" folder in /system/usr/srec/ on your phone to "config.bak", then just paste "config" and "en-US" from the srec folder on your SD to /system/usr/srec/. Some, also changed permissions on config and en-US to RWX/RX/RX
• Reboot and enjoy. (of course, your System partition should be mounted R/W -read/write - to move files in it)
And now, the APKs :laugh: >>
1. The no double take APK. The most of these APKs, shows Google Now Cards twice, one after another. This problem is solved in this APK, but it has another problem>>sometimes, you have to move your fingers on the screen for showing up the Cards<< Here, the auto-launch function should work!!!
Here is the link>> http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1240357&d=1344043690 !!! Enjoy it! :good:
2. The one with no double take and no blank screen. This one eliminates the double take problem and the problem with white screen when you don't see Cards and you have to move your fingers on the screen. But it has another problem>>it eliminates auto-launch function because it refresh automatically the screen for showing up the Cards and there is no transition animation (for those that don't know, auto-launch function is that function that you can see when you say something like>>Navigate to ...<<A blue bar shows up and it loads and automatically does that action, in this case, opens the Google Maps Navigation and schedules your navigation details)
Here is the link>> http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1242492&d=1344147549 !!!
3. The first voice-functional version. This one has double take but it should't have blank screen problem. It sometimes has auto-launch, sometimes not, from what I heard from users.
Here is the link>> http://www.mediafire.com/?ij9tsfg5jitm8ep !!!
4. A new version from mikeyxda. This should resolve the double take problem, auto-lauch and white screen, but it has some problems with the showing up of the cards on some phones, as I saw at you, guys.
Here is the link>> http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1243199&d=1344183455 !!!
5. A new APK from mikeyxda. Oh man, you are completely dedicated! I like that!!! Keep it on this way!
This APK should resolve:
1. No double takes
2. Web results display properly: no font stretch or invisible results
3. Action countdown fully functional
4. "Refresh" is always available via a press of the Menu button from the cards view
Here is the download link>> http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1243421&d=1344190796
More information here>> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=29824319&postcount=8.
The choice is yours!!! You will choose the APK that is working for you!!!
**Removed per original authors request*** ~TRM
And we are done with ARMv7 devices!!! :good: Oh, man, this will be big :laugh: !!!
TIP FOR ARMv7 DEVICES>>>***LONG PRESS ON MICROPHONE BUTTON FROM GOOGLE NOW, NOT JUST A SIMPLE PRESS, THIS WILL HELP YOU SO MUCH TO AVOID PROBLEMS !!!***<<<
INSTRUCTIONS FOR ARMv6 DEVICES (of course, if you have an ARMv7 device and methods for ARMv7 didn't work for you, you could use this, give it a try!!! This should work on almost every device with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwitch!!!)
These are the current instructions:
1. Rename GoogleQuickSearchBox.apk in system/app to GoogleQuickSearchBox.bak
2. Rename the "Velvet-Thes0o-5.apk" that you downloaded ( http://www.mediafire.com/?hbtjvbzwbbaf3yj ) to: "GoogleQuickSearchBox.apk"
3. Place the renamed .apk in the system/app folder and set the permissions to rw-r-r
4. Reboot and enjoy!
OR
1. Rename GoogleQuickSearchBox.apk in system/app to GoogleQuickSearchBox.bak
2. Try to install the downloaded .apk off your sd just like any other .apk
OR
1. Flash this .zip through recovery -- AOSP ONLY
Here is the link>> http://goo.gl/svDEF !!!
To make Voice Action work (this is just a workaround for ARMv6 devices -if is needed, I repeat, for ARMv7 devices- that will listen to you, but it doesn't give you voice responses, just repeats what you said) you have to use these instructions:
1. Download the "Voice Search for Google Now!" app from here>> https://dl.dropbox.com/u/11388416/GoogleNowVoiceSearch.apk !!! and install it!
2. Either open up the app, hold down search or tap on the dedicated widget that comes with the app to launch the voice search
3. The app will use ICS's voice-to-text engine to get your answer, and then enters it into the Google Now app. All you have to do is hit enter and then congrats, you've got working voice search!
So, to get it working, open Voice Search for Google Now (after you installed Google Now with above instructions for ARMv6 devices), click that microphone button, say what you want, the app will open Google Now, you will see that what you said is written in Google Now, press Enter on Keyboard, and you will see the result.
***>>>NOTE FOR ARMv6 VERSION: THE VERSION FOR ARMv6, DOESN'T VOICE-RESPOND TO YOU, IT SHOWS UP RESULT, BUT IT DOESN'T READ WHAT IS WRITTEN IN RESULT, IT JUST REPEATS WHAT YOU SAID!!! THE VERSION FOR ARMv6 HAS DOUBLE TAKE!!! YOU MUST HAVE INSTALLED A PREVIOUS WORKING VOICE SEARCH, LIKE THE ONE FROM GINGERBREAD OR HONEYCOMB, TO HAVE THIS THING WORKING. YOU COULD DOWNLOAD VOICE SEARCH VERSION 2.1.4 FROM HERE>> http://www.mediafire.com/?r9b47dcirtt8m98 <<<***
INFORMATION!!!>>>
FIRST>>THANK YOU very much to all the kind people who are providing the modded .apks and .zips for us. I can't account for every single person but thank you all for helping with the effort.
Second, I will try to update this post as frequently as possible, but its so difficult to keep up with you, guys :laugh: !!! Any 'info dumps' in PM's would be appreciated.
For those of you who are complaining of no cards showing up:
You Have to understand that Google Now works by gathering information about where you are, what you search for OVER TIME. You simply can not expect it to have all of the information you want in a few minutes after you installed it, wait for it a few days, just use the Google search like you would usually and it will start to fill in!
Devices this will NOT work on:
-Devices that are running anything before Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich
-Devices not running an AOSP ROM (in most cases, try anyway and report back)
-iOS Devices (Suckas!)
Secondary voice widget:
If your ROM doesn't support a persistent search widget, this will allow you to still have a search widget that also ties to Voice Search for Google Now app
(and its color customizable for you, themers out there).
Here is the link>> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=29019660&postcount=2016 !!!
Troubleshooting Guide:
If you have followed the above instructions exactly and are still experiencing problems, read through this troubleshooting guide to see if a fix for your problem is there.
Here is the link>> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=28309520&postcount=695 !!!
Command Index:
This is an index of all the commands you can use in Google Now in order to get the specialized 'cards' results.
Here is the link>> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=28308998&postcount=689 !!!
Explanation of the different cards:
A guide to the different types of cards and how you can influence them with your location and system language.
Here is the link>> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=28314317&postcount=724 !!!
Youtube video of current version for ARMv6 devices:
Here is the link>> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1XhX3hj4-cE&list=UUvtKdGMoFdNXCb3TooTRZuA&index=1&feature=plcp !!!
WHERE CREDIT GOES:
- lenny_kano, for the third APK, this was the first voice-functional APK
- cajunflavoredbob, for the 4 flashable ZIPS from second category in Flashable Zips for ARMv7 and for his very good instructions
- reekotubbs, for first APK, that with no double take
- udz2002, for first flashable ZIP, that was very useful
- Killer-B, for his Command Index, for his secondary widget and for his general help
- SilentStormer, for the first thread, this thread being based on his and for his Troubleshooting Guide
- gachana, for his set of instructions, they were very useful
- homeslice976, also for his very good instructions
- mikeyxda, for the second APK, also very useful
- Jonny_G, for Voice Search for Google Now App
- Phil from TheDroidPeople, for the YouTube video for ARMv6 devices
- Bexton, for card explanation
- Theos0o, for his modded APK for ARMv6 devices
- mnazim, for his very useful modded APK
- MazdaRider23 and his team, also for his very good APK
- Other various forum contributors and everybody who is involved, you all, guys, made this community and I WANT TO THANK YOU ALL!!! YOU ARE THE BEST!!!
That was all for the moment. I am so sorry if I forgot something (an APK, a ZIP etc.) or someone. Please remind me if I forgot! I am a human and I can do mistakes! I hope you will like this thread and you will keep it on the same way as the first thread!!!
If I helped you with something, don't hesitate to press 'Thanks' button!!!
Have a good day!!! :fingers-crossed:
Awesome!
Ooo firsties!!
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Thanks man we really needed a new thread..
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Great job! Full of info, much appreciated!
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Ugh. At the risk of people think I'm "bombing" these threads with Velvet.apk versions, I have one more version today. Every time I think I'm done, someone mentions another path or "case" where I'm able to make a correction/improvement. The one attached here is hopefully my last for today and it corrects the fact that the "Refresh" menu option is not available if you go straight to the Google Now cards without first doing a search. Now "Refresh" is always available via "Menu", so to sum this version up, it does the following:
(1) No double takes
(2) Web results display properly: no font stretch or invisible results
(3) Action countdown fully functional
(4) "Refresh" is always available via a press of the Menu button from the cards view
Tips:
Searching from cards view: results are heard but don't display
If you use the small mic from the cards view window, your search will work but the results are not displayed. Simply press "Menu", "Refresh" to display them.
Searching from cards view: getting back to the red mic search window
If you are on the cards view and you want to get back to "the big red mic", just press on the small little mic on the cards view window and immediately after, use "Menu", "Refresh" while that mic is still active and it'll refresh the mic to the main/red search mic and you're back in business. "Menu", "Refresh" refreshes whatever action is currently going on so if you do a "Menu", "Refresh" while the mic is listening, it'll refresh the mic to the red mic and you'll be back on the search window.
Mike
Sweet!
Can I copy and paste the commands here?
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To show cards have to be language default english in settings?
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I don't think you can install the apk like a regular app. You can use adb to push the file out to your phone or use root manager to replace the velvet.apk in system/app and change the permissions.
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Nice thread, hopefully someone would look into getting this fully functional on ARMv6 devices. It works somewhat but very buggy. I think it has something to do with display
We need a new video the one on there is old, new thread, new everything lol
I'm gonna try to make one
Sent from my EVO LTE with Google Now
Has anyone had any (consistent) luck with sports cards? Right now I only have one card: for the Tampa Bay Rays. If I reboot the phone, sometimes (maybe 1 out of 10 times) I'll get the little baseball in the notifications and it'll notify me about game results after it's over. But... I never get a notification that the game has started. Never get updates when the score changes during the games. Is this a known limitation of the ICS port? I have the settings checked to "low priority" so I should be getting them consistently but I've gotten maybe one out of a dozen and... only when I reboot. For now, I've just turned the main on/off switch for Google Now to "Off" because all it does is drain my battery and never gives me any reliable notifications anyway. Just wondering if this is a known issue. I tried a search but only found a few people complaining that they don't work at all. I can't find any reference to them only working intermittently (rarely).
I said "McDonalds" into it once and it told me probably 3 times within an hour what the traffic was like to the nearest McDonalds. But I can't get it to give reliable sports cards.
Mike
mikeyxda said:
Ugh. At the risk of people think I'm "bombing" these threads with Velvet.apk versions, I have one more version today. Every time I think I'm done, someone mentions another path or "case" where I'm able to make a correction/improvement. The one attached here is hopefully my last for today and it corrects the fact that the "Refresh" menu option is not available if you go straight to the Google Now cards without first doing a search. Now "Refresh" is always available via "Menu", so to sum this version up, it does the following:
(1) No double takes
(2) Web results display properly: no font stretch or invisible results
(3) Action countdown fully functional
(4) "Refresh" is always available via a press of the Menu button from the cards view
Tips:
Searching from cards view: results are heard but don't display
If you use the small mic from the cards view window, your search will work but the results are not displayed. Simply press "Menu", "Refresh" to display them.
Searching from cards view: getting back to the red mic search window
If you are on the cards view and you want to get back to "the big red mic", just press on the small little mic on the cards view window and immediately after, use "Menu", "Refresh" while that mic is still active and it'll refresh the mic to the main/red search mic and you're back in business. "Menu", "Refresh" refreshes whatever action is currently going on so if you do a "Menu", "Refresh" while the mic is listening, it'll refresh the mic to the red mic and you'll be back on the search window.
Mike
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Works great but the scrolling has major lag or doesn't move at all
Sent from my Samsung Galaxy NOTE i717 running | h0tw1r3's H0tsauce CM9 | Google Now!
Killer-B said:
Sweet!
Can I copy and paste the commands here?
Sent from my EVO LTE with Google Now
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Yes, you are free to do anything which help us!!! This is not my thread, or his thread or her thread, this is OUR THREAD and we all are INVOLVED!!! :fingers-crossed:
mikeyxda said:
Has anyone had any (consistent) luck with sports cards? Right now I only have one card: for the Tampa Bay Rays. If I reboot the phone, sometimes (maybe 1 out of 10 times) I'll get the little baseball in the notifications and it'll notify me about game results after it's over. But... I never get a notification that the game has started. Never get updates when the score changes during the games. Is this a known limitation of the ICS port? I have the settings checked to "low priority" so I should be getting them consistently but I've gotten maybe one out of a dozen and... only when I reboot. For now, I've just turned the main on/off switch for Google Now to "Off" because all it does is drain my battery and never gives me any reliable notifications anyway. Just wondering if this is a known issue. I tried a search but only found a few people complaining that they don't work at all. I can't find any reference to them only working intermittently (rarely).
I said "McDonalds" into it once and it told me probably 3 times within an hour what the traffic was like to the nearest McDonalds. But I can't get it to give reliable sports cards.
Mike
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The only issue I have is the wording, but if you get it right it works flawless.
If you ask "when do the rangers play again" you will not get a card, but if you ask "when does the rangers play again" you get a card as you can see here:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Sent from my Samsung Galaxy NOTE i717 running | h0tw1r3's H0tsauce CM9 | Google Now!
mikeyxda said:
Has anyone had any (consistent) luck with sports cards? Right now I only have one card: for the Tampa Bay Rays. If I reboot the phone, sometimes (maybe 1 out of 10 times) I'll get the little baseball in the notifications and it'll notify me about game results after it's over. But... I never get a notification that the game has started. Never get updates when the score changes during the games. Is this a known limitation of the ICS port? I have the settings checked to "low priority" so I should be getting them consistently but I've gotten maybe one out of a dozen and... only when I reboot. For now, I've just turned the main on/off switch for Google Now to "Off" because all it does is drain my battery and never gives me any reliable notifications anyway. Just wondering if this is a known issue. I tried a search but only found a few people complaining that they don't work at all. I can't find any reference to them only working intermittently (rarely).
I said "McDonalds" into it once and it told me probably 3 times within an hour what the traffic was like to the nearest McDonalds. But I can't get it to give reliable sports cards.
Mike
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Once I got sports cards to start working they seem to be getting more reliable as I use them. Be sure to do a ton of voice searches for your team right off the bat so it will know to prioritize them. My problem is actually with the auto weather notification, I swiped it away about 4 days ago and its never come back to my notification bar.. It's there in the cards section, but never the notifiy bar.
As far as a new video, I'd like to check out mikeys new apk, then if I get time maybe I can post one. if someone wants to beat me to it by all means go ahead.
One more thing.. mikey I wouldn't give up on using it quite yet, as you may have read- it really does seem to get better the more you use it and travel around town with it.. The first couple days I had it installed I was pretty much like.. is this it??
Moose0704 said:
The only issue I have is the wording, but if you get it right it works flawless.
If you ask "when do the rangers play again" you will not get a card, but if you ask "when does the rangers play again" you get a card as you can see here:
Sent from my Samsung Galaxy NOTE i717 running | h0tw1r3's H0tsauce CM9 | Google Now!
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I'm not having any trouble there. Things you ask it are fine. The things it should be offering up to you automatically (without you having to ask) is where it falls flat. If I have a card for the Tampa Bay Rays, my understanding is that it should automatically alert you when the game is about to begin via notifications and also send notifications automatically during the game when the score changes. That just doesn't work.
Moose0704 said:
Works great but the scrolling has major lag or doesn't move at all
Sent from my Samsung Galaxy NOTE i717 running | h0tw1r3's H0tsauce CM9 | Google Now!
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Scrolling where? Web results? Mine are scrolling fine: lag free.
Mike
[APP][4.0.3+] SuperBeam | Easy & Fast File Sharing with WiFi-Direct | NFC/QR Pairing
Quick update on 4.0: we've released a new version (4.0) on Google Play. I'll update the thread with features later on. Just a quick note on compatibility: we've dropped support for Gingerbread because it is becoming a huge obstacle towards developing the app. Apologies for inconvenience.
Quick update #2: If the QR scanner is not working for you after the new update, please DM me as soon as possible. I can see error reports on Crashlytics but no one reached to cooperate in resolving the issue.
SuperBeam is the easiest and fastest way to share files between Android devices using WiFi Direct (or tethering mode for older devices). Devices can be paired using QR Code scanning (with the included scanner) or NFC if available (just like Samsung's proprietary S-Beam).
Features:
Share files between devices using NFC or QR code scanning.
Blazing fast transfer speeds using WiFi direct.
Switches to hotspot mode automatically for devices that doesn't support WiFi direct.
Can use existing WiFi network connection between devices.
Share single or multiple files of any type (photos, videos, zip files, APK's... You name it!)
Share with devices that do not have SuperBeam using web interface.
Works with all 3rd party file managers and photo galleries.
Light and dark color themes.
Google Play link:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.majedev.superbeam
Get more, upgrade to PRO:
Get rid of ads.
Change the default saving location to any directory on any available storage (like external SD card).
Send and receive files to/from your computer through SuperBeam app for PC, using QR code or manual sharing key (get it from http://superbe.am) *
Send entire folders and preserve their hierarchy.
Pair devices using manual sharing key. This is particularly useful for devices that do not have a camera nor NFC (like Android TV's).
Share files with more than one device at the same time.
Send unlimited number of files through web interface, with the ability to download them all as a zip archive (with folders too!).
Share SuperBeam APK for those situations where there is no internet connection around. Makes life easier for your friends!
Automatically disable mobile data (3G/4G) connection while sharing with other devices, to prevent them from eating through your data plan.
Be SuperAwesome and support the future development of SuperBeam. This is just the beginning, and we have much more to surprise you with!
* Currently, SuperBeam for PC does not support WiFi Direct. Hence, both your computer and your Android device must be connected to the same WiFi network in order to share files.
Support
Translation: http://crowdin.net/project/superbeam
Ideas, problems & questions: http://support.superbe.am
Twitter: @SuperBeam
Email: support [at] superbe.am
A note about WiFi direct
SuperBeam creates an access point using Android's WiFi direct API's. This essentially works like hotspot mode in old devices, but it is guaranteed to work on newer devices like Nexus 7. Moreover, this mode allows older devices to connect and receive files without having to support WiFi direct's peer-to-peer connections and, more importantly, it gets rid of the annoying "accept connection" prompt.
Also, please note that this mode is currently supported by Android versions 4.1 and greater. On older versions, SuperBeam will fallback to the older hotspot mode.
If sending fails
Sometimes, WiFi direct doesn't play well when sending from some devices (especially those that have custom ROMs). Please follow these steps to switch to hotspot (tethering) mode if WiFi direct is causing you issues (on the sending device):
Open SuperBeam scanner.
Tap options > settings.
Tap Advanced settings > Preferred direct method.
Choose Hotspot.
Close SuperBeam and try sharing again.
Watch the full XDA review of the previous version here:
CHANGELOG
Version 3.0.4
- Bugfixes for "connection dropped" issues
- QR code for web URL
- Ability to set empty hotspot password
- Revamped send photos & videos screens
- Fixed scanner orientation issue
- Russian, French and Italian languages
Version 3.0.3
- New scanner interface (defaults to landscape, use rotate button to change)
- Transfer speed on sender
- New sharing-key input interface with history (PRO)
- Ability to create shortcut to QR scanner on home screen
- Bugfixes
Version 3.0
- Compatibility with Android 2.3.3+
- Better compatibility with some devices (HTC, Sony & Nexus)
- App redesign
- Share with multiple devices at the same time
- Share with devices that do not have SuperBeam
- PRO version upgrade option
Version 2.1.1
- Stop asking to enable NFC every time.
- Fixed crashing on some handsets and custom ROMs.
- Fixed QR code scanner for Xperia P and U.
- Hide QR scanner hint overlay for good (please tap on it once).
- Revert WiFi state on receiver after completion.
- More light-weight QR codes.
- Restore hotspot settings on sender after completion.
- Some minor bugs and translation fixes.
Version 2.1
- Much smoother QR code scanner. Shouldn't crash on old devices.
- Ability to use front camera for QR code scanner (options menu > Use front camera).
- Added ability to force tethering mode instead of WiFi direct (under advanced settings) on Android 4.1+ devices. This is useful for those having trouble with WiFi direct.
- Added special thanks screen.
- Some minor bug fixes.
Version 2.0.2
- Removed settings icon from launcher.
- Fixed asking to rate on the first run.
- Show "how to share" tip on first run.
- Fixed a major bug causing crash on some WiFi networks.
Version 2.0
- NEW! Support sending and receiving for devices that do not have NFC (using QR code scanning).
- WiFi-direct mode. Now you can always share files without any WiFi router around.
- Better layout for tablets.
- Added advanced settings.
- New less-glossy icons.
Re: [APP][4.0+] SuperBeam - Blazing fast file sharing using NFC+WiFi [V1.0]
Seems to work well so far.
Transferred a gallery album in quickpic from n4 to n7 that included a large video. Worked perfect.
See how often I use it. Thanks
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
scottx . said:
Seems to work well so far.
Transferred a gallery album in quickpic from n4 to n7 that included a large video. Worked perfect.
See how often I use it. Thanks
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Glad it worked for you
Could you please test the hotspot mode on Nexus 4 from options menu?
Thank you for the feedback.
I used it to transfer files from N4 to Gnex and vice versa. Worked great even in Hotspot mode..
wollyka said:
I used it to transfer files from N4 to Gnex and vice versa. Worked great even in Hotspot mode..
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Thanks for reporting back. I'll update the first post with N4 compatibility.
This is a new release that supports devices which do not have NFC. I've updated the original post with new info.
Any chance to get a version without ads? (pro version, donation, etc)
I`m sick of those ads.....to annoying.
sang3 said:
Any chance to get a version without ads? (pro version, donation, etc)
I`m sick of those ads.....to annoying.
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I can't sell paid apps due to regional restrictions (I'm based in middle east). I will add an option to disable ads in the next release though, and it will be available to everyone
Update:
I partnered with a friend in the US to handle payments. Now there is a paid PRO option available on Google Play. All users who disabled ads will not see them even after the new update.
Hi, I actually liked the way the app was showing that help screen before you added QR code support, kind of a reminder on how to use it.
msk said:
Hi, I actually liked the way the app was showing that help screen before you added QR code support, kind of a reminder on how to use it.
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For new users, a dialog is displayed when the QR scanner is launched showing exactly that. I didn't want to annoy old users with this dialog, that's why it won't be displayed for those who updated the app (coming from versions < 2.0).
However, many users thought that the QR scanner has to be opened on the receiving device when they are using NFC. So I'm releasing a new update today that will show this dialog for everyone when QR code scanner is opened for the first time.
Just found this app right now. Looks promising, thanks for your work.
Re: [APP][4.0+] SuperBeam - Easy & fast file sharing using WiFi Direct (with NFC supp
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-T989 using Tapatalk 2
Re: [APP][4.0+] SuperBeam - Easy & fast file sharing using WiFi Direct (with NFC pair
After using wifi direct transmission(devices aren't in same wifi network), I have to reboot the phone to get wifi working again. Can anyone else reproduce the bug?
Appart from that the app is awesome.
trillo69 said:
After using wifi direct transmission(devices aren't in same wifi network), I have to reboot the phone to get wifi working again. Can anyone else reproduce the bug?
Appart from that the app is awesome.
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Thanks for the feedback. Could you please give me more details regarding the devices you use, corresponding Android versions, and whether you use a custom ROM?
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majedev said:
Thanks for the feedback. Could you please give me more details regarding the devices you use, corresponding Android versions, and whether you use a custom ROM?
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I've tried between two Nexus 4, both running 4.2.2 roms (aokp and cyanogen). Both got wifi bugged after a successful shared file with wifi direct. We had to reboot to get wifi working again, otherwise wifi went off every few seconds.
Don't know if that's a wifi direct bug on android or the app because is the first time i use it.
Re: [APP][4.0+] SuperBeam - Easy & fast file sharing using WiFi Direct (NFC/QR pairin
This app works absolutely amazing!
+Bound for Valhalla!
+Did ya boy help? Gimmie a "thanks"! It's fast -one click- and!! It's free!!
trillo69 said:
I've tried between two Nexus 4, both running 4.2.2 roms (aokp and cyanogen). Both got wifi bugged after a successful shared file with wifi direct. We had to reboot to get wifi working again, otherwise wifi went off every few seconds.
Don't know if that's a wifi direct bug on android or the app because is the first time i use it.
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Many users reported that SuperBeam works very well with N4.
WiFi direct doesn't play well with custom roms though. I tested it on GNexus ParanoidAndroid rom and it didn't work at all, while it worked very well on XenonHD. Same goes for my Asus Transformer: it worked flawlessly on stock, but caused reboots on Team EOS rom (aosp based).
Could you try using a different kernel, that might help?
Thank you for your feedback.
gonna give it a try
ll it work on htc one x
:good::good::good:
You know what would be even better, to have also windows app, for quick sharing with pc
KitKat for Motorola Milestone 2 (Android 4.4)
Introduction
I am a android fan and I like it very much (I came from Chinese). I have ported this rom for my ME722 (Milestone 2 China version) and the project is open source. The rom has some nice advancements. I would like you to try my rom and send bugreports to me. I'm a Java / C++ programmer, but i'm not good at hardware therefor some bugs I can't fix. I have submitted some patches for the CM official, but if you can supply patches for this it will be ok. The rom is world wide language support.
(In order to get more effect battery control, I suggest you use my develop screen brightness controller application. You can download from
Cubby: https://www.cubby.com/pl/BrightnessAdjuster.apk/_f4f78b01abe543ea82fc7a910473f8df
360: http://yunpan.cn/QpfwUG3uFAmxu
Amazon Store http://www.amazon.com/x8881-x6E05-x...F8&qid=1391848181&sr=1-26&keywords=brightness
Please help to click the AD in the application to support me, thanks. Last update on 2014-01-30)
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ROM Download Server (The url is my network disk share folder, you can get the all version from here)
360 : http://yunpan.cn/QXcbILcSfm4Rk （Access password：1396）
cubby: https://www.cubby.com/pl/Engle_Mars-4.4.2-20140328.zip/_6b5ecb4b600c41bca87d598e7c435cc9
Please help to make mirror download server. All network disk thit is not locale in Chinese is too slow to upload for some know reason.
file: Engle_Mars-4.4.2-20140328.zip
md5: 6db1259c3a22f6970c833384f90d2706
Donations
If you like and appreciate my work, and you may donate in the following ways.
1. My PayPal account: [email protected]
2. Taobao (now in Chinese). The following is the donate two-dimensional code
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
FAQ
1. The media scan eat up my battery.
The major problem is the SD card has too many files to scan. You can create empty file that is named '.noscanandnomtp' under the folders that you need not to scan. To me, I add this empty file in all folders under the root folder of SD card, except the folder "DICM", 'Audios', "Noticifitions", "Alerm". After do the previous steps, you can find the system speed will very quick and no more battery usage.
2. I can not send SMS.
The problem is happen when you upgrade from other ROM. The SMSC is incorrect make such problem. Please refer to the following page to try to resolve it. http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/SMSC_Updates.
3. How can I enable ART
3.1 First, please enter development module. Settings->About Phone->Click the 'Build number' item in seven time. It will show 'Developer options'
3.2 Settings->Developer options->Select runtime, click the item Use ART. Restart your phone is OK.
4. If enable ART cannot enter system how to resolve it.
4.1. WIPE.
4.2. Use adb to connect your phone by following command to set back dalvik and keep all your data
adb shell setprop persist.sys.dalvik.vm.lib libdvm.so
I want to trim some language support, please tell me what's your langage usage. Because the system partition is too small to fit for bigger and bigger system
Changelog & History
2014-03-28
1. WiFi Tether can work。
2. Fix USB Tether crash problem，still has bug for USB Tether, but it can work now.
You have to push&plus the USB cable and click the share in twice。
3. Fix the incall UI show slow problem.
2014-01-29
1. Fix the battery drain (kernel problem) for standby phone.
2. Add support send any file as attachment in email.
3. Add long press return to kill application function.
4. Release ROM use APK, not use ODEX for no more system space problem.
2013-12-27
1. Fix can't preview in camera panorama module.
2. Fix some camera application (for example Weixin) preview show split screen.
3. Add LTO service work on system startup.
4. Enable 720p and 480p record in Camera.
5. Port some CM bugs (resource leak and null pointer) fix.
6. Add ability to kill package process to avoid cannot share sdcard (Some application (Such as Weixin) has problem will not release the handle for sdcard after system fire unmout signal, so have to kill the whole package process and service that is belong to the package when umount sdcard. )
2013-12-12
1. Initialize version for KitKat 4.4.2.
1.1 567ea11 Fix OOBE crash/DoS after receiving 0-byte WAP push.
1.2 3574026 Reduce logging of flattened Preferences
1.3 d00f7cd Android denial of service attack using class 0 SMS messages
1.4 37f06a4 Put fragment in specific activity's whitelist
2. Add delay send MMS.
Know issue:
When upgrade system applications may restart the GUI at least twice.
2013-12-06
1. Initialize version for 4.4.1.
2. Fix the VPN cannot connect problem.
Know issue
1. The upgrade GUI will restart at least twice, but not effect upgrade and usage.
2013-12-04
1. Fix bluetooth cannot receive file.
2. Fix cannot network location.
3. Add performance settings in Milestone2 Part.
4. Add KSM support in ART.
5. Merge git://codeaurora.org/platform/dalvik branch 'kk_2.7_rb1.11'.
6. Synchorize CMFileManager code to 2013-12-03.
7. Add language to support Franch, Hungarian and Netherlands.
8. Fix no default APN.
2013-11-28
1. Fix the video playing color problem.
2. Fix click the setting in launcher no reponse.
3. Fix cannot share SD card by USB.
4. Add Long Term Orbits (LTO) support.
5. Enable KitKat builtin privacy management (settings->security->application operations).
6. Add OTA support.
7. Trim all languages except Chinese, English, Brazil, Spanish, Polish and Italy.
8. Trim the Japanese Pinyin input.
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2013-11-26
1. Initialize version. (Enjoy)
2. Camera can work normal. But the decoder has green/pink color problem. If you put the record file in PC, it can show normal.
3. Bluetooth can work in phone and receive file, but cannot receive file.
4. Integrate GMS 4.3, ART can work normal.
Know Issues
1. The video output for MP4 has green/pink color problem.
2. Can not share SD card.
3. Not test GPS, it may not work.
4. Not test mobile data. No money to use it. Please help to test.
5. GMS 4.4 (Form XDA) use newest dex format, so ART cannot reconize it and pass complie. Not use the 4.4 GMS if you enable ART, it will block your phone to start. The system intergate with 4.3 it can pass ART. You can update all Google applications, such G+, from play store. It can work normal.
Project main page (The source branch is KitKat)
https://sourceforge.net/p/me722-cm/
My Contact：
QQ： 122880146
Yahoo: engle_mars
MSN: mars_engle
email: [email protected]
I like to try it, but I can't get the download to finish -.-
Perhaps you can provide another mirror.
Got it.
Wow, looks aweseome.
Some info for others:
gApps are included so don't flash a zip for that.
You should come from cm10.2 to flash this ROM. (Couldn't flash from stock)
Thanks!
Ok, I will give you feedback soon,
Now Downloading
Ok, my language is Spanish, btw, you may follow international ranking of spoken languages on the world for choosing.
Native Speakers: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_languages_by_number_of_native_speakers
Total Speakers: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_languages_by_total_number_of_speakers
Chinesse always on first place
Greetings
Downloading. I'll give the feedback soon. Engle_Mars always great, doing an excellent job. Thank you very much!!
Great
Enviado de meu A953 usando Tapatalk
Very good to see another KitKat for MS2!! By the way, my language is Italian, if it is possible keep it but if you don't have space you can chop it away and I will use english! is there any other italian MS2 user?
Eda,wo cong yuanfang daibiao remen gan xie ni
Good job , I'll tell my friends about this great new , and they would love you forever
Engle_Mars said:
I want to trim some language support, please tell me what's your langage usage. Because the system partition is too small to fit for bigger and bigger system.
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Good idea. Thanks for your job Engle! +1 for Polish language here.
First impression
Know Issues
1. The video output for MP4 has green/pink color problem.
2. Can not share SD card.
3. Not test GPS, it may not work.
4. Not test mobile data. No money to use it. Please help to test.
5. GMS 4.4 (Form XDA) use newest dex format, so ART cannot reconize it and pass complie. Not use the 4.4 GMS if you enable ART, it will block your phone to start. The system intergate with 4.3 it can pass ART. You can update all Google applications, such G+, from play store. It can work normal.[/QUOTE]
I have been using the rom for a while and I can say It is stable for daily use.
Mobile data ok
Play store ok
gps ok
calls ok (And you can record them with AutoCallRecorder)
No chinesse characters at all
sms ok
camera ok (as told by Engle_Mars)
If you try to use lgcamera the previeww is a horrible split screen, but
photo and videos are taken fine.
Bluetooth Send files ok
Receive files no ok (you receive, but you can't confirm reception od the incoming item)
Handsfree OK
Tethering no ok
Sd card no ok (Is detected by pc but not accessible)
wifi ok
Personal bug:
Clock app fc's all the time, so I can't configure alarm, etc...
I have installed coming from Engle's 10.2 without wipes, so, I have fixed it
by erasin clock app data.
What I miss:
Google Now Activity at the left of the homescreen.
Working emoji and swipe keyboard
To know:
It still uses kernel 2.6.32.9 (3.0.8 is out) and 2.6.0 TWRP (2.6.3 is out)
And maybe Engle_Mars has to change text on updaterscript, because
when you finish installing the rom it says:
"Finished Installing JellyBean for ME722, Enjoy!" instead of
"Finished Installing KitKat for ME722, Enjoy!"
Very good work. Congratulations Mr. Engle_mars
I have been using the rom for a while and I can say It is stable for daily use.
Mobile data ok
Play store ok
gps ok
calls ok (And you can record them with AutoCallRecorder)
No chinesse characters at all
sms ok
camera ok (as told by Engle_Mars)
If you try to use lgcamera the previeww is a horrible split screen, but
photo and videos are taken fine.
Bluetooth Send files ok
Receive files no ok (you receive, but you can't confirm reception od the incoming item)
Handsfree unknown (I will see it on weekend)
Tethering no ok
Sd card no ok (Is detected by pc but not accessible)
wifi ok
Personal bug:
Clock app fc's all the time, so I can't configure alarm, etc...
I have installed coming from Engle's 10.2 without wipes, so, I have fixed it
by erasin clock app data.
What I miss:
Google Now Activity at the left of the homescreen.
Working emoji and swipe keyboard
To know:
It still uses kernel 2.6.32.9 (3.0.8 is out) and 2.6.0 TWRP (2.6.3 is out)
And maybe Engle_Mars has to change text on updaterscript, because
when you finish installing the rom it says:
"Finished Installing JellyBean for ME722, Enjoy!" instead of
"Finished Installing KitKat for ME722, Enjoy!"
Very good work. Congratulations Mr. Engle_mars
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and how about the advantages of CM? Because it is an AOSP rom.. call blocking, ota update, etc?
@Engle_Mars
Regarding camera colors...if they are mixed during preview, then changinig in the [email protected] lines:
*udest++ = src[1];
*vdest++ = src[3];
to
*udest++ = src[3];
*vdest++ = src[1];
should do the trick
PS: Good to see you back
I have installed this rom, but lots of settings missing, which is very good in cyanogenmod... Anyway the performance is very good
I think it's amazing how smooth the system is running.
A few Bugs/Issues I found:
- The taskbar isn't transparent (I don't care)
- When pressing the menubutton or long pressing the homescreen, so the wallpapers and widgetsbuttons appear, the settingsbutton has no effect.
- In the settings there is no button for system and launcher.
- changing the physical keyboard to QWERTZ has no effect.
- the bootanimation is boring but it boots fast
- Pressing the camera button doesn't start the camera
I didn't do a lot of testing, but wow, great work, faster than stock GB.
Hi,
Thanks for your work!
Please add the Brazilian Portuguese (Pt-BR) language if it´s possible.
Regards.
Could anyone mirror it on other server please. I still can't download from yunpan.cn, it downloads only 506kB and breaks connection.
-- Edit
Ok, I've found a solution. For some reason Firefox didnt want to download it, but it seems Download Manager downloads without problems (low bitrate, but works).
czechop said:
@Engle_Mars
Regarding camera colors...if they are mixed during preview, then changinig in the [email protected] lines:
*udest++ = src[1];
*vdest++ = src[3];
to
*udest++ = src[3];
*vdest++ = src[1];
should do the trick
PS: Good to see you back
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czechop, my problem is not camera preview. My problem is video play, the red and blue color is incorrect. Thank you for your help.
qubbey said:
I think it's amazing how smooth the system is running.
A few Bugs/Issues I found:
- The taskbar isn't transparent (I don't care)
- When pressing the menubutton or long pressing the homescreen, so the wallpapers and widgetsbuttons appear, the settingsbutton has no effect.
- In the settings there is no button for system and launcher.
- changing the physical keyboard to QWERTZ has no effect.
- the bootanimation is boring but it boots fast
- Pressing the camera button doesn't start the camera
I didn't do a lot of testing, but wow, great work, faster than stock GB.
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I have not noticed more system speed or better battery management than Engles' Cm 10.2 but I have more free ram and other thing...
Bluetooth handsfree device works fine!!!! and if you have Autocallrecoreder installed it also records bluetooth calls!!! Awesome!!!!:laugh:
For being a first release is very good and for me is for daily use. I also miss some improvements of cm but nobody is perfect... I think is good to see Engle_Mars working on AOSP and Czechop working on CM11 so, you have plenty of choice, haven't you?
For those who want some cm apks they can download CyanogenMod App Installer from Google play. The app has the funcionality to download apks and resources from a remote server to your device, and install them as system applications, so you could have:
-Apollo
-Calculator
-Cm file manager
-Torch
-Messaging
-Dsp Equalizer
-Voice+
-News+Weather widget
If you miss notification bar toggles use Notification Toggle.apk from market
Best regards
Fedroid said:
I have not noticed more system speed or better battery management than Engles' Cm 10.2 but I have more free ram and other thing...
Bluetooth handsfree device works fine!!!! and if you have Autocallrecoreder installed it also records bluetooth calls!!! Awesome!!!!:laugh:
For being a first release is very good and for me is for daily use. I also miss some improvements of cm but nobody is perfect... I think is good to see Engle_Mars working on AOSP and Czechop working on CM11 so, you have plenty of choice, haven't you?
For those who want some cm apks they can download CyanogenMod App Installer from Google play. The app has the funcionality to download apks and resources from a remote server to your device, and install them as system applications, so you could have:
-Apollo
-Calculator
-Cm file manager
-Torch
-Messaging
-Dsp Equalizer
-Voice+
-News+Weather widget
If you miss notification bar toggles use Notification Toggle.apk from market
Best regards
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For my global is supply original and stable Google System for Milestone2. The system should care about system should do. Other thing just let the application to do and it will do better than ROM. I develop the ROM base on AOSP have two reasons. 1. Decrease the work when upgrade to new system. CM add more and more code that we never have chance to use, this is because our old hardware, for example NFC, FM, HDMI, Multiple SM etc. 2. Some application can do better by integrate in system. The other good thing is czechop and Quarx2K still develop base on CM (new kernel, if it's stable enough, I will merge). If there is any good features of CM that I interest, I will merge it. But now, only the LTO need I merge and I have done. It will include in next version.
Guys, please, could somebody who has already downloaded the ROM, upload it to some other server? It is nearly impossible to download from 360 server. Connection is dropped after a minute or so, and transfer speeds are about 1-2 kB/s. Using download manager doesn't make a difference.
rabinhood said:
Guys, please, could somebody who has already downloaded the ROM, upload it to some other server? It is nearly impossible to download from 360 server. Connection is dropped after a minute or so, and transfer speeds are about 1-2 kB/s. Using download manager doesn't make a difference.
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If Engle_Mars doesn't mind I will upload it to a OneClickHoster and post the link here.
Code:
[SIZE="3"]*** Disclaimer
This is an unoffical build of Gadgetbridge and is for the advanced user.
I am not responsible for anything bad, which could happen to your smartphone or smartwatch.
[COLOR="red"]Do not mirror my builds![/COLOR] Please post a link to this thread instead.[/SIZE]
Introduction
Gadgetbridge is an Android (4.4+) application which will allow you to use your Pebble, Mi Band, Amazfit Bit and HPlus device (and more) without the vendor's closed source application and without the need to create an account and transmit any of your data to the vendor's servers. (from https://gadgetbridge.org/)
Here I will present you the Gadgetbridge app with additional support for the MyKronoz ZeTime.
The purpose of the thread is to reach some testers, further improve the support for that smartwatch and find people interested in developing or enhance the user experience.
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Image
Find here an image to show you that it works:
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Features
This things should work with your ZeTime:
synchronize the time
fetch activity data: steps, sleep, heart rate and store them in a database
refresh weather data
get notifications: calls, sms, messenger, mails
control music playback from the watch
set user info (height, weight, age, gender)
set daily targets/goals (steps, calories, distanc, active time)
setup watch for either wrist
set display on duration
set alarms
do not disturb settings
set the signal types
set inactivity alert
automatic hear rate measuring and setting heart rate limits
set activity tracking, date and time format, ...
mail notifications seem broken in firmware 1.7 build 41
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Installation instructions
install Gadgetbridge
close and terminate the offical app
open Gadgetbridge and search for the watch
press connect
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Changelog
28.09.2018: Add a whole lot more configuration options like signal type, do not disturb, alarm, ... see github commits.
12.09.2018: Icons added, set daily target (goals) and user info on the watch, select on which wrist you wear the watch, set display on duration (max. 18h). Add checkbox to preserve or delete activity data from the watch.
18.07.2018: Rework and improve some functions, fix time stamps for the activity data, fix weather icons for firmware 1.7 build 41.
06.07.2018: Inital alpha release with some basic function support.
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Downloads
Alpha4 test version - 0.29.1 - 28.09.2018
download here
Alpha3 test version - 0.29.1 - 12.09.2018
download here
Alpha2 test version - 0.28.0 - 18.07.2018
download here
Alpha test version - 0.27.0 - 06.07.2018
download here
Gadgetbridge has merged the inital support, so you can also use the offical version found on f-droid or at their repo.
Sources
Gadgetbridge
ZeTime Support
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FAQ
Q: Is all data fetch from the watch and stored on my phone?
A: Yes, as far as I know all data gets save to the database. But the data is not delete from the watch so you can sync this data with the offical app too. The database can also be export, see the Gadgetbridge wiki.
Q: Can I configure my watch from within Gadgetbridge, say to wear it on the other hand?
A: At the moment configuration or calibration of the watch is not supported, but in future update this may come.
Q: I found something weird, what should I do now?
A: Please get us a log to show what is the problem, see the Gadgetbridge wiki for help.
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Thanks To/Credits
Code:
[SIZE="3"]Andreas Shimokawa, Carsten Pfeiffer, Daniele Gobbetti - the core team of Gadgetbridge
all contributors to Gadgetbridge
Sauce Maison - for open the [URL="https://github.com/Freeyourgadget/Gadgetbridge/issues/1099"]"ZeTime support request"[/URL] and providing his protocol findings[/SIZE]
XDA:DevDB Information
GadgetBridge with ZeTime Support, App for the Smart Watches
Contributors
lightwars
Source Code: https://github.com/Lightwars/Gadgetbridge-1
Version Information
Status: Alpha
Created 2018-07-06
Last Updated 2018-09-29
Time out screen
Plse consider changing display always on on the watch for watchfaces despite the decrease of batterylife,when you make configuration of the watch possible.
Thnx.
Oh this is what I've been hoping for! I'll be testing this out. My Zetime just sits in the drawer now anyway, so nothing to lose. It's a great looking watch, but with very minimal hardware and very poor MyKronoz App support. Any way you guys can rig the vibration to multiples or patterns?
---------- Post added at 09:39 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:18 AM ----------
The fact you support music apps and not just streaming only is amazing! I can finally use Neutron Player or Pulsar+ on my Note 8! Thank you!
So what's the verdict? How is it working?
Gadgetbridge has merged the ZeTime support. The newest version 0.28.0 will work from now on.
Updated the OP with a new version.
Very good work.
Is there a plan to continue working on this?
I also have a Zetime and would like to help where I can.
myxor said:
Very good work.
Is there a plan to continue working on this?
I also have a Zetime and would like to help where I can.
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Yes.
Do what whatever you can. It is opensource.
johnraynor said:
Plse consider changing display always on on the watch for watchfaces despite the decrease of batterylife,when you make configuration of the watch possible.
Thnx.
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The maximal screen timeout value is 18 hours. I've had a short test and waited more than 5 minutes, to proof that it exceeds the maximal value settable via the official app.
I will let the user set a screen timeout in seconds to his/her likings in gadgetbridge.
Sadly the firmware of the watch starts dimming the screen only when half of the set time is up.
well done. will test ASAP. do you think its possible to rewrite the source of the watch firmware to add other widgets?
i decompiled the source of the zeTime app some month ago, but i was not able to find which files where transfered to the watch when a firmware update is available.
do you think it is possible to decompile the firmware and make changes there?
BPM said:
well done. will test ASAP. do you think its possible to rewrite the source of the watch firmware to add other widgets?
i decompiled the source of the zeTime app some month ago, but i was not able to find which files where transfered to the watch when a firmware update is available.
do you think it is possible to decompile the firmware and make changes there?
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You will not found it in the app itself, the firmware is loaded from a server. If you wish to have a look, here is a link with some firmware versions I collected: https://drive.google.com/drive/mobile/folders/1L5-We9f1NqJVsOqJPDC06v9bucprxj7h?usp=sharing
The most up to date firmware files are missing... Maybe I will soon download the newest ones and add them. In a Zip-file you find different firmware files. The picture bin files have something to do with fonts, Smileys, background and so on. Then there is the firmware of the main processor. Firmware for the sensors and firmware for the bluethooth chip. It may vary from archive to archive. This is just some guessing.
What one can do is dissamble the firmware file, but you have to know some assembler to do some modifications.
If we had the source, than it would be possible to add widgets.
new update in the download section of the OP.
a few more config options are available... please try it out.
Thanks for update, sadly the download is not working. Always getting 404 not found.
Hey !
I'm just getting back to ZeTime & Gadgetbridge and I see that you've made some really great improvements!
Do you need any help in the protocol reverse-engineering? I've seen that you've managed to figure out the parameters commands, is there anything else I can try to do?
myxor said:
Thanks for update, sadly the download is not working. Always getting 404 not found.
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Re-uploaded the app, now it should work, do not know what was wrong...
smaiz said:
Hey !
I'm just getting back to ZeTime & Gadgetbridge and I see that you've made some really great improvements!
Do you need any help in the protocol reverse-engineering? I've seen that you've managed to figure out the parameters commands, is there anything else I can try to do?
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For sure! It is better to have another pair of eyes looking over the protocol. I have copied your work to the wiki of gadgetbridge so we can put everything together we know so far. But haven't got time to update, what I have coded.
Testing new functions if you like.
Used the first rollout of Gadgetbridge that was compatible with Zetime. Very impressed back then. However, last I checked since wearing it a while ago, the bluetooth was always disconnecting/reconnecting couple times an hour. Extremely annoyed at the constant disconnected notifications. Both are sync/bluetooth problems with Gadgetbridge and the official MyKronoz app. And - Yes - my phone and watch are right next to each other or in the same room and I've already tried unpairing/resetting/rebooting/uninstalling all apps and reinstalling.
Anyone else have this problem and/or solutions? If it's the bluetooth chip or other hardware then I may just have to move on to a Galaxy Watch (might do anyway, but I never like to bin perfectly good looking but faulty devices).
scarshi said:
However, last I checked since wearing it a while ago, the bluetooth was always disconnecting/reconnecting couple times an hour. Extremely annoyed at the constant disconnected notifications. Both are sync/bluetooth problems with Gadgetbridge and the official MyKronoz app.
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How do you know or check for the buggy connection? Just one app should be runnning at a time, otherwise there might be some interference...
Best to do a logcat maybe like this:
Code:
adb logcat BluetoothGatt:D *:S
to only see the discovery, connetion messages of the bluetooth stack. So you and others can see how much reconnections are taking place.
I have attached my log of about 5 1/2 hours. You see at 11:21 I was too far away from the phone to connect.
Further infos like android version, would be good. If the gadgetbridge app have some problems with the connection, then it is best to issue this at the gadgetbridge repo. If the problem is the watch, then only MyKronoz can fix their firmware...
@smaiz
I think MyKronoz did change some time back the way they send notifications to the watch. They have new header codes for email, social and maybe sms, which are divided in header and subject... or anything like that.
Maybe we should also look at that, I may also be totally wrong.
A different big thing are firmware updates and watch face uploads.
I don't really see a difference... But In the protocol description on my computer, there is 2 more bytes at the end of a notification message compared to the one on the wiki. I've noted "always '0200'", but now I find always 'ff00'. I don't really know the purpose of these bytes. Apart from that, I don't see any modification. Did you have any update ? (I'm using ZeTime Petite "A1.0(R2.4T0.3H0.5) (Build 34)", they have different version numbers for ZeTime and ZeTime Petite, maybe there is other differences...)
Also on the updates and watch faces part, I also think this is the next big thing But I think we should first work on the parameters (I don't know where you are on this, is there still a lot missing ?)
smaiz said:
I don't really see a difference... But In the protocol description on my computer, there is 2 more bytes at the end of a notification message compared to the one on the wiki. I've noted "always '0200'", but now I find always 'ff00'. I don't really know the purpose of these bytes. Apart from that, I don't see any modification. Did you have any update ?
Also on the updates and watch faces part, I also think this is the next big thing But I think we should first work on the parameters (I don't know where you are on this, is there still a lot missing ?)
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Ok, thought there might be... I havn't got an update on this, because it wasn't looking at notifications at the moment. They are working and working on some parameters were my focus.
Some of them are more complicated than others...
At the moment we set alarm reminders, but a menu is missing to set different reminders, MK has 10 different ones minus the alarm. I know it works just the same as an alarm.
I know about setting the time zone, snooze time, text size, language and the metrics, which are missing in the app. I think I know how to switch the night mode background. I hope other parameters are listed in the OP.
I also want to implement a feature not available by the MyKronoz App: Someone might want to set the watch hands some minutes ahead of the time to be not too late or something like that.
Problem seems solved
lightwars said:
How do you know or check for the buggy connection? Just one app should be runnning at a time, otherwise there might be some interference...
Best to do a logcat maybe like this:
Code:
adb logcat BluetoothGatt:D *:S
to only see the discovery, connetion messages of the bluetooth stack. So you and others can see how much reconnections are taking place.
I have attached my log of about 5 1/2 hours. You see at 11:21 I was too far away from the phone to connect.
Further infos like android version, would be good. If the gadgetbridge app have some problems with the connection, then it is best to issue this at the gadgetbridge repo. If the problem is the watch, then only MyKronoz can fix their firmware...
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I was typing a bunch of jargon of software details on my current set-up and also that I have paired the Zetime with an old iPhone and my old Galaxy S7 Edge (currently using a Note 8) which all show the same disconnection/reconnection problems when decided to take a dive into the hardware of the watch and found something very interesting.
Immediately on removing the back plate/heartrate monitor/charger I noticed that the internal battery was installed backwards. The plastic cap that is supposed to shield the battery from the board was put on the wrong side and the metal housing of the battery was pressed to the board with nothing to shield it. As the battery connector was on the right side, I realised that whoever had had the job to put on the battery's plastic plate had put it on the reverse side. I then pulled the plastic cap off the battery and adhered it to the proper side facing towards the internal watch board. After reconnecting the battery and reconnecting the watch backplate back on I've re-paired it to the Note 8 and now ... no more random disconnections!
It's just amazing how a small oversight on assembly at the factory can cause so many problems that require such an easy solution. Its just weird that I thought to take this watch apart before getting crazy-mad-frustrated at software not working and found a solution!
Thanks for all your info mate! I appreciate you taking the time to try and help me out. Cheers!
Hi All,
How can I root a stb, running Android 6.0.1 with no access to bootloader.
I have access to recovery, but it accepts only vendor encrypted/signed update files.
Adb via usb is not available, but can connect using wifi/lan when OS has booted.
Have already tried most one-click apps.
Any crazy idea/help/suggestion is appreciated.
People interested in details, can read the long story below.
The Amazon Prime app on the settop box lags a lot many a times while Netflix and Youtube work perfectly fine. So, I thought of diagnosing the problem using adb logact and found every few seconds, few frames are getting skipped. To analyze the problem further, isolate bandwidth/resources problems vs app problem, wanted to root the device.
This is the first time, I am trying to root a device for which no existing solution is available. I have been trying to root for two weeks now, but no luck. . While the Amazon prime was the reason for this voyage, rooting will open new avenues.
About the device:
⦁ Sold by Airtel India under brand name Internet TV (Not IPTV)
⦁ Manufactured by LG Electronics. Model: SH960S-AT
⦁ LG has published the opensource components used here.
⦁ More details about the hardware here.
⦁ Android Lollypop, upgraded to Marshmallow 6.0.1
⦁ With March 2018 Android Security Update
Here is what all I have tried so far:
ADB
⦁ Device does not detect when connected using USB Male to Male cable. So, no ADB USB.
⦁ However, I can connect ADB using Wifi. (adb connect IP).
⦁ To be sure of the IP, I have configured my Router DHCP to assign a specific IP to the MAC
⦁ I found in default.prop persist.sys.usb.config=none. My assumption, airtel has disabled adb via USB connection.
Bootloader
⦁ If I do a adb reboot bootloader, system restarts but gets stuck on the vendor logo.
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⦁ In that state, I have tried many possible key combinations (power button on the box, several other buttons on the remote and usb keyboard), but it stays stuck there, until you pull the plug.
⦁ I have also tried many button combinations in power off state, no luck.
⦁ USB is still not recognized in this state, so no adb or fastboot.
Recovery
⦁ Doing adb reboot recovery restarts the system into the stock android recovery.
⦁ The same screen can be reached by following steps:
⦁ Unplug the box
⦁ Keep the power button pressed, plug in the device.
⦁ After the android logo comes, press Home from keyboard.
⦁ The following options are available:
⦁ Reboot to Bootloader: Same as above, gets stuck on vendor logo.
⦁ Apply update from Adb: Since usb connection/adb is not available, it just waits for a connection and times out. Adb using wifi/lan does not work. I assume, their drivers are not initialized in recovery.
⦁ Apply update from SD Card: I have copied the usual (su binary update.zip) to root of sd card. But it does not mount SD card properly. I have tried SD cards of different sizes, formats etc., no luck.
⦁ Apply update from USB: It was not recognized initially, but after going through recovery logs and trying several formats for the card, now it recognizes the card. I can select the zip file, but it shows Failed to map file. I assume it is not finding a vendor specific signature/encryption
One-click apps and other exploits
⦁ Have tried all the popular one-click apps, Kingroot, Framaroot, etc., no luck.
⦁ Have tried dirtycow exploit. But since the security update is March 2018, none of the known exploits work.
⦁ I am yet to find any POC for fixes in April 2018 or later android security updates.
Update service:
⦁ One system app called OtaDownloaderApp.apk is probably used by the vendor to push OTA updates.
⦁ Pulled the apk and disassembled it to find the url of the update file.
⦁ Downloaded it to understand the structure and explore any other possibility.
⦁ It does not seem like a normal .zip file and might be encrypted.
⦁ I tried the above file as Apply Update from USB from Recovery, it installed the updates
⦁ Now, could there be a way to decrypt/modify the update file to include su?
To add: Since the device is yet to be rooted, no way to extract the boot.img and patching.
Let me know if you need more clarification in any points I have mentioned.
* For some reason, I am not able to embed images in the post. You can view them here.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/album.php?albumid=15064
that's a pretty comprehensive attempt..would love to see if we could play with the os..
The link https://android.ota.airtel.in:8008/public/protected/ota/160/airtel_g1_update has many other variations like 161, 162, etc..but all the files are being downloaded in an encrypted format with different sizes..does airtel have more to android than this internet tv?
ex:
https://android.ota.airtel.in:8008/public/protected/ota/182/airtel_g1_update
https://android.ota.airtel.in:8008/public/protected/ota/181/airtel_g1_update
umair9001 said:
that's a pretty comprehensive attempt..would love to see if we could play with the os..
The link https://android.ota.airtel.in:8008/public/protected/ota/160/airtel_g1_update has many other variations like 161, 162, etc..but all the files are being downloaded in an encrypted format with different sizes..does airtel have more to android than this internet tv?
ex:
https://android.ota.airtel.in:8008/public/protected/ota/182/airtel_g1_update
https://android.ota.airtel.in:8008/public/protected/ota/181/airtel_g1_update
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Thanks Umair, for going through the very long post. Breaks my heart, have not reached anywhere so far with it.
Yes, I have downloaded few other versions. All of them encrypted. AFAIK, Airtel does not have other products with android. 160 and 180 are different versions for the same STB: Build v 06.02.61 and 06.02.67 respectively. I assume all others will be other releases for the same STB.
Have also tried to use linkchecker to crawl through the site and explore more links. No luck, seems deliberately excluded from robot.txt.
Add: Wanted to check if the files are encrypted or just a new type of compression (e.g. Brotli). Opened few of them in a hex editor, could not find any common beginning or end. Leads me to believe, these are encrypted.
Anyone...any help/suggestion?
avisekjena said:
Anyone...any help/suggestion?
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brother could u post airtel stb apk ?
another update
this stb Launched over 2 Years ago in France the Dual core ARM B15 BCM7252S as well
which is called the Freebox Mini 4K
Hope we can make some progress, would be nice to see android TV Oreo on this box.
Another strange thing is the remote on Airtel internet TV drain battery like anything.
rohitatiit said:
Hope we can make some progress, would be nice to see android TV Oreo on this box.
Another strange thing is the remote on Airtel internet TV drain battery like anything.
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bluetooth remote eat more battery
sayanux said:
brother could u post airtel stb apk ?
another update
this stb Launched over 2 Years ago in France the Dual core ARM B15 BCM7252S as well
which is called the Freebox Mini 4K
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Sorry brother, missed the notification. Are you asking for the update service/app that i mentioned above? Or the launcher/tv UI app? Let me know.
As far as Freebox is concerned, it does share the same chipset, but the end product looks different. And Airtel probably has done customizations for bootloader and OS.
rohitatiit said:
Hope we can make some progress, would be nice to see android TV Oreo on this box.
Another strange thing is the remote on Airtel internet TV drain battery like anything.
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Well, as of now I have hit a dead-end, with no access to root.
Oreo seems a long way.
Yes! the remote does drain battery really fast. I remember observing in logs that STB tries to check the status of the remote, (such as battery percent, etc) at regular intervals. Don't remember the interval, but I wonder if this is normal/the best practice. This might be draining the battery fast.
We could look into its apk and probably try a patch, but then we wont be able to update it (assuming its a system app) without root.
On a different note, do you also face the following issues:
Remote stops working sometimes. I have to pull out and reinsert the batteries to make it work.
Voice search using the remote is so unreliable. It results in error most of the times.
Amazon Prime lags a lot, while Netflix and Youtube work smoothly. Prime app might be bandwidth hungry.
avisekjena said:
Sorry brother, missed the notification. Are you asking for the update service/app that i mentioned above? Or the launcher/tv UI app? Let me know.
As far as Freebox is concerned, it does share the same chipset, but the end product looks different. And Airtel probably has done customizations for bootloader and OS.
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tv app apk
Can anyone help bypass the subscription check. So I can use the android without dish
I m airtel internet tv user my subscription is over now and Airtel packages are really high and without package I m not able to use anything on the box so any options to bypass the subscription check. So I can use it without dish as a normal android box. Thanks in advance.
riks4039 said:
I m airtel internet tv user my subscription is over now and Airtel packages are really high and without package I m not able to use anything on the box so any options to bypass the subscription check. So I can use it without dish as a normal android box. Thanks in advance.
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Dump airtel dth long ago ... using MI tv box 3 (mdz 16 ab) with jio stb apk and livenet tv apk ... now am happy :victory:
ps : u cant bypass airtel internet box subscription
Dumping isn't solution for the money we paid them. And what if we get some idea to install custom ROM and m sure in custom rom we can boot it without any subscription just like a ordinary android box. at present it just works for few min and again it comes to the errors screen that my subscription is over. Don't want to give up so easily. I still have hope.
no custom rom with out money ...
thts why dumping is the solution ...
dont know your box's charachteristics but some have a pinhole push button inside the 3,5mm jack that needs to be pushed during boot to get to twrp
its Dual core ARM B15 BCM7252S soc
made by LG
Can anyone help bypass the subscription check. So I can use the android without dish
sayanux said:
no custom rom with out money ...
thts why dumping is the solution ...
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M ready to pay for it if i get solutions. Coz oblivious someone is helping me so m ready to help them too.
i used adblink and removed all the airtel app with adb shell command and the box works as android box now.
No Subscription check no airtel launcher, just google launcher and apps as soon as it boots
jayg17 said:
i used adblink and removed all the airtel app with adb shell command and the box works as android box now.
No Subscription check no airtel launcher, just google launcher and apps as soon as it boots
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wow <3 <3
now try to install jio android tv app
Please sent a full process how you done that thanks .. please........................
jayg17 said:
i used adblink and removed all the airtel app with adb shell command and the box works as android box now.
No Subscription check no airtel launcher, just google launcher and apps as soon as it boots
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