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If i use the 3.5mm headphone breakout cable with headphones, i hear music fine, if i plug a 3.5mm lead that goes to my stereo, nothing is output, if i play with the 3.5mm jack, i can maybe hear music for a second before the music app closes and again no music is output except internal speaker.
Does anyone know the answer to this?

its something to do with the output resisitance. we need to change it. there was some development/research into this a while back.

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If i use the 3.5mm headphone breakout cable with headphones, i hear music fine, if i plug a 3.5mm lead that goes to my stereo, nothing is output, if i play with the 3.5mm jack, i can maybe hear music for a second before the music app closes and again no music is output except internal speaker.
Does anyone know the answer to this?
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The answers are a bit scattered across several threads, but if you have a look at Post #7 and onwards in this one is a good start. There are also some photos of made up leads showing how to address.
In essence Oly's comment is correct, but the nub of the issue comes down to the fact that the uUSB port is not just a hard-wired audio output in the manner of a traditional 3.5mm socket. The same contacts are used for multiple functions depending on the resistance presented to the sense contact. That causes the device to change mode and then channel data or audio or go into charging mode, etc.
I can't instantly give you all the links, but if you search on the TG forum for 'audio' and my username, you will find several further references. One in particular on Brighthand gives details about connecting an external hard drive successfully.
Hope that helps,
Regards,
Kevin

Audio Output to amplifier
Here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=936562&highlight=audio+output
and here, as kevinpwhite say, was the first thread facing this problem
http://www.modaco.com/content/toshiba-tg01-tg01-modaco-com/298887/headphone-amplified-sound-output/
Below, my own experience "tuning" a couple of PHILIPS portable amplified speakers to use with TG01 soldering a couple of 470 Ohm resistors:
1)between input left cable and ground cable
2)between input right cable and ground cable as well.
This doesn't affect to the sound at all and you can use any other sound source without problems.
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I bought this samsung omnia adapter from ebay 6 months ago for 7pounds and is working fine even with an audio amplifier after pressing button. Is very good quality.

djtonka said:
I bought this samsung omnia adapter from ebay 6 months ago for 7pounds and is working fine even with an audio amplifier after pressing button. Is very good quality.
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Can you link to the product?
thanks

Some of this looks like my but much cheeper...?
Microphone does not work anyway.
shop.ebay.co.uk/i.html?_nkw=Samsung+omnia+audio+adapter+&_trksid=p5197.c0.m627
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djtonka said:
Some of this looks like my but much cheeper...?
Microphone does not work anyway.
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I found it, its the official i8000 omnia ii headset

djtonka said:
I bought this samsung omnia adapter from ebay 6 months ago for 7pounds and is working fine even with an audio amplifier after pressing button. Is very good quality.
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Thats the exact same one i have!!! Check out my post!! I got that from my local marketplace town for £7 which is kind of a rip off!

olyloh6696 said:
Thats the exact same one i have!!! Check out my post!! I got that from my local marketplace town for £7 which is kind of a rip off!
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Good news!, and the 90º shape it's cool!! I wonder why the microphone doesn't work......

Pere said:
Good news!, and the 90º shape it's cool!! I wonder why the microphone doesn't work......
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my microphone works
but the physical button to pick up phone calls does not work

Issue to capture hdmi because it's hdcp protected

Hi Everyone,
I'm owner of Nvidia Shield and a Avermedia live gamer HD so i've trying to do something to capture stuff with a mini-hdmi cable but i got an error about the Shield is HDCP restricted.
I Mean : Everywhere: dashboard, emulator, games, ...
There isn't a lot of discussion about that but somes (here) say there is not hdpc ... i'm here to warn you about that.
I just buy a hdmi active splitter who normally bypass this protection, i'll keep you informed.
--> If you have any suggestion for desactivate this protection directly inside android it can help (it's cheaper... )
Have a nice day
ShortCuT

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Hi Everyone,
I'm owner of Nvidia Shield and a Avermedia live gamer HD so i've trying to do something to capture stuff with a mini-hdmi cable but i got an error about the Shield is HDCP restricted.
I Mean : Everywhere: dashboard, emulator, games, ...
There isn't a lot of discussion about that but somes (here) say there is not hdpc ... i'm here to warn you about that.
I just buy a hdmi active splitter who normally bypass this protection, i'll keep you informed.
--> If you have any suggestion for desactivate this protection directly inside android it can help (it's cheaper... )
Have a nice day
ShortCuT
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Yea I'm also curious about this I used to be able to record my shield without any HDCP problems in anything then at some point something must have switched something on the shield and it cant be recorded in any shape through HDMI even after reboot without opening any apps.

HobsonA said:
Yea I'm also curious about this I used to be able to record my shield without any HDCP problems in anything then at some point something must have switched something on the shield and it cant be recorded in any shape through HDMI even after reboot without opening any apps.
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I can capture it with the pvr 2 and the rocket with no issues. Here is some footage I recorded with the pvr rocket.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SW2VQWfFiQ4

I have the avermedia live game portable and I can't stream or rec because it says me it's protected... The only possibility that I found was using split x and capture all pc screen when I watch shield on it... But if it's posible to capture directly or stream it, please help me too
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Enviado desde mi GT-I9505 usando Tapatalk 2

I solved it with an HDMI active splitter like this : "HDMI 1x2 Splitter Verteiler Full-HD 1 IN 2 OUT für 3D 1080P HDTV PC"
They remove HDCP Prorection
My first vidéo on Shield (French) Youtube : akhJrDc6BFI
@Failrunner : probably your pvr recorder have a embeded feature to remove hdcp

Works for me with my HD PVR2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8IZAqz8VoYQ

Ive patched recentral.exe and now its able to capture HDCP content. No more chinese "magic" splitters.
PM me to get link (forum limitations).
You can feedback about errors and bugs you met using my file.
PS Its about 62 MB cause there are full installer and firmware included.

Although it's been awhile were you able to get the Avermedia Live Gamer Portable to capture nVidia Shield Portable output? Any tip on a different cable or adapter would help.
Thanks Jack Z.
shortcut1190 said:
Hi Everyone,
I'm owner of Nvidia Shield and a Avermedia live gamer HD so i've trying to do something to capture stuff with a mini-hdmi cable but i got an error about the Shield is HDCP restricted.
I Mean : Everywhere: dashboard, emulator, games, ...
There isn't a lot of discussion about that but somes (here) say there is not hdpc ... i'm here to warn you about that.
I just buy a hdmi active splitter who normally bypass this protection, i'll keep you informed.
--> If you have any suggestion for desactivate this protection directly inside android it can help (it's cheaper... )
Have a nice day
ShortCuT
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Dex Unexpectedly Works Using USB-C hub

THE GOOD:
I bought a USB-C hub (TOPGEEK USB C to HDMI 3-in-1 Digital Multiport Adapter on Amazon for $21.99, can't post the link on here) for my Chromebook Pro and it works great mirroring and extending the desktop on an external monitor. I figured I'd give it a shot on my unlocked S8+, and low and behold, it launched Dex from my phone without help from any 3rd party app, rooting the device, etc.!
THE BAD:
I can run Dex and have connected a USB keyboard/mouse combo, but this setup only works using the phone battery. As soon as I plug in the Samsung charger, it kills Dex and exits the app. I tried skipping the HDMI cord and just tried charging the S8, but that does not work either -- BUT, it will charge the chromebook. So I am confused as ever, and everything I've read on XDA, googled, YouTubed, etc. does not match exactly what I'm using or have setup, so it's hard to draw any conclusions.
Any thoughts of what could be going on? I'm tempted to buy another hub, but I don't know what to look for that would fix my problem.
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Anyone have a suggestion of what to try next? I thought there'd be more excitement since I am not rooted, did not flash a custom kernel, etc. Just plugged in the USB-C hub and launched Dex directly.
Or am I missing something??? Nothing I've read exactly matches the case I've got right now...

gime_time said:
Anyone have a suggestion of what to try next? I thought there'd be more excitement since I am not rooted, did not flash a custom kernel, etc. Just plugged in the USB-C hub and launched Dex directly.
Or am I missing something??? Nothing I've read exactly matches the case I've got right now...
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It certainly is curious, but it still is Dex. - totally not interesting for 99% of the S8(+) Users. Plus it´s already achievable through custom Kernels.

gime_time said:
THE GOOD:
I bought a USB-C hub (TOPGEEK USB C to HDMI 3-in-1 Digital Multiport Adapter on Amazon for $21.99, can't post the link on here) for my Chromebook Pro and it works great mirroring and extending the desktop on an external monitor. I figured I'd give it a shot on my unlocked S8+, and low and behold, it launched Dex from my phone without help from any 3rd party app, rooting the device, etc.!
THE BAD:
I can run Dex and have connected a USB keyboard/mouse combo, but this setup only works using the phone battery. As soon as I plug in the Samsung charger, it kills Dex and exits the app. I tried skipping the HDMI cord and just tried charging the S8, but that does not work either -- BUT, it will charge the chromebook. So I am confused as ever, and everything I've read on XDA, googled, YouTubed, etc. does not match exactly what I'm using or have setup, so it's hard to draw any conclusions.
Any thoughts of what could be going on? I'm tempted to buy another hub, but I don't know what to look for that would fix my problem.
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For using Dex and charging simultaneously you can use the wireless charger free given by Samsung. Let me know if that works

Wireless charger offer still active?
Can anyone confirm for me whether Samsung is still offering the free wireless charger for new S8/S8+ owners? I have a new AT&T Galaxy S8+ and it does not have the "My Galaxy" app loaded on it. I also can't find it in either the Play Store or the Galaxy Apps store. Does anyone know if this offer is still being honored? I see a page about it on the Samsung website, but all the instructions talk about using the "My Galaxy" app to get the coupon code to claim one.
Thanks!
sp1312 said:
For using Dex and charging simultaneously you can use the wireless charger free given by Samsung. Let me know if that works
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Has anyone tried to connect the S8 to a USB-C enabled display (that also possess a USB hub) to see if it would work (as the USB-C from the display should deliver power and data)

Apple CarPlay Dongle - Autoplay - Not working correctly

Hello all!
I have bought the Apple Carplay Dongle with the app called AutoPlay. (https://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B076D2BP4S) The App and the dongle have the newest version.
The problem is that the head unit will start completely new or the connection get lost to the device. I tried several devices (iPhone 5S, iPhone 6S Plus, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone X) - I also changed the lightning cable.
The usb from my device is working. Maybe I do something wrong?
I used a XTRONS, Android 8, Octa-Core, 4GB RAM, 32GB ROM device.
Some suggestions would be great.

Just curious, what did the reseller suggest?

marchnz said:
Just curious, what did the reseller suggest?
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They told me that everything worked fine at their devices. I bought it at a german reseller. Is it possible to get in touch with the creator?
I attached a photo of my versions. Maybe you have some ideas?
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Have you tried using a powered USB hub? These Carplay dongles often need more than 500mA

Does anyone know the Autoplay Android app developer? We need some help for mapping one bmw button that does not work on Android 7.1

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Does anyone know the Autoplay Android app developer? We need some help for mapping one bmw button that does not work on Android 7.1
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The original adaptor appears to be made by Carlinke. They have a website of the same name - you should start there (sorry, I can't post external links yet).

I had to buy a USB splitter to get my CarPlay dongle to work reliably. A single USB port just wasn’t enough.

Now in the cold time of the year I have a problem with the dongle. The dongle is not connect over the usb to the android device. The app says that I have to connect the box. Is this normal? - After some time of driving it is working.

Now it is the problem that I have to restart my device to get the box recognized by the app. Did someone have some suggestions?

yfain said:
They told me that everything worked fine at their devices. I bought it at a german reseller. Is it possible to get in touch with the creator?
I attached a photo of my versions. Maybe you have some ideas?
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looks like you have the carlinkit dongle like mine, you may need to update firmware on box. I got the latest box firmware from alliexpress selleer ( as per time of this post )
install instuctions
1) format a USB drive as FAT32
2) place img file in root of USB
3) plug dongle into andorid unit ( do not put in USB yet )
4) open app
5) once app asks you to connect phone, plug in USB drive into dongle.
6) you will get message on app saying box updating.
7 ) finally check setting menu in APP to see box and software up to date ( you will need to be connected to WIFI for this I belive)

Thanks for your post.
Is it right that the latest version of app and dongle is from the end of december 2018?

I have the same box on a px5 android 6 and it keeps restarting/disconnecting when I use a navigation app like google maps. I tried using 2 usb ports for extra charge, different phone, cable, etc.
nothing works

Yes, for me it is the same.
I think there is also no update available since 4 months. I do not know why.

usb splitter
mitchello said:
I had to buy a USB splitter to get my CarPlay dongle to work reliably. A single USB port just wasn’t enough.
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hey, so following the forum I found your post about the y splitter I purchased the splitter online my question now is what do I hook up on the female side and what exactly on the male sides?? also what if my android screen has only one USB output??

CHUWI Hi8 SE Tablet Any Good?

Anyone have a CHUWI Hi8 SE 8-inch Android 8.1 Oreo Tablet?
I was looking on Amazon and the specs seem pretty good, but I've never really heard of the company.
Are they any good?
Reliable?
I'm tempted to buy one.

I just got one today, haven't had much time to try it out yet. I'll write more next time.
In the meantime, I also have a few questions regarding the Chuwi's Android flavor (for anyone that might know the answers):
- With the default setup/launcher, is there really no way to customize the toggles in the notification area?
- Is it possible to use gestures instead of the bottom row 3 buttons? Haven't found the related settings anywhere yet.

I bought this tablet recently. It is a great value for the money!
Great screen, vanilla Android 8.1.0, no bloatware, 32gb storage.
My only complaint is that I'm completely unable to format SD card as internal (it has the option) or move apps to SD (there is no option). It's really weird and I'd like to figure this out!

I love it so far. Using it mounted in car for Waze navigation and Amazon music with everything automated through Automate Android app.

I agree, it's a great value for money, and unlike some (?) Xiaomi devices (which are actually great as well), it comes without bloatware and the kill-me-now privacy policy (and I can pretty much disable all apps I don't need, which was impossible on my last Xiaomi "trip").
And their support is even more responsive than that of my bank.
Other than that, I miss gestures (the bottom 3-button row on the screen is the only way to go), and I installed Nova launcher because I didn't really like the default one.
One more thing... the recovery mode is in Chinese - can someone post a translation of the first level menu?
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Really undecided buying this Chuwi or Lenovo P8 4g: they have similar price but different specs...
Sent with my Huawei Nova Titanium

jschutzm said:
Anyone have a CHUWI Hi8 SE 8-inch Android 8.1 Oreo Tablet?
I was looking on Amazon and the specs seem pretty good, but I've never really heard of the company.
Are they any good?
Reliable?
I'm tempted to buy one.
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It's not a bad tablet. Build-quality is pretty good and for the money, it is a good value. My only problem with it is that it doesn't recognize any of the Micro SD cards I put in (cards are fine as I tested them in other devices).

Came across some weirdness in one of the two system updates sections - namely, every now and then, the checking for updates fails, and the status line says
Code:
Failed to connect to fota5t.xxx.com/0.0.0.0:443
(see the screenshot below)
Sometimes it gets resolved correctly in the same session. My guess is they (Chuwi?) have issues with DNS or are attacked occasionally.... I mean, why in the world would the update URL end in xxx.com (the 0.0.0.0 IP is probably one of my blockades, on the other hand).

Hi. Is possible root this tablet? Thanks you

Translation for boot menu
Here's the translation for the boot menu
Factory mode
automatic testing
Manual test
Single test
testing report
Debug test item
Clear eMMC
Version Information
restart cellphone

Thank you for this. So there is no "wipe cache" option (unless it's in a submenu), is that possible?

CHUWI Hi8 SE performance
The performance is very poor. The interface is not moving smooth at all. It cannot play 60FPS (neither 1080p nor 720p) clips in YouTube app. Chrome frequently freezes in use for 1 or 2 seconds.
Touch screen is very very poor. Is not calibrated and very insensitive.
Disappointed!

Any possibility to root the device?

TWRP or root solution for this device?
Very good price from BangGood

Managed to find its base ROM on Chuwi's official forum.
It'd be great to be able to root it or, even better, to have an Android 5 ROM for it since Oreo (8) is a bit laggy. ~
I recommend it ! :fingers-crossed:

Android 9
Any news with Android 9 for this device ?
Thanks

One of two bricked,
I bought two for my kids, one of them just died after 6 months, haven't figured figure out what yet, suspect battery. As I bought from banggood it's no point claiming warranty, cost to much time. Bought new in Europe, lesson learned.

jopema said:
I bought two for my kids, one of them just died after 6 months, haven't figured figure out what yet, suspect battery. As I bought from banggood it's no point claiming warranty, cost to much time. Bought new in Europe, lesson learned.
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If it's bricked, try reinstalling its base ROM ! (available on their forum, forum.chuwi.com)