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Copilot Live 8.0.0.659 HD2 released

This is the official update for the bundled version (can be installed on cooked roms without Copilot too)

heavyhms said:
This is the official update for the bundled version (can be installed on cooked roms without Copilot too)
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Thanks for noticing. I did totally forget about that upcoming update (that was expected months ago) I eventually get used to the "old" copilot. Didn't check their site anymore. All was good... till now
Did they f ing updated it also with a qwerty keyboard

heavyhms said:
This is the official update for the bundled version (can be installed on cooked roms without Copilot too)
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You mean the famous update supposed to include "3D Buildings" and "Text to speech"?
That would be cool.

Installed.
Sorry, I don't like it compared to the official "2577" folder I had previously on my HD2.
This version is less complete. It does not include the useful "Quick Menu" for instance....
I think it's actually an old version. Isn't it?

Thanks for the heads up!

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noooooooooo , still no qwerty keyboard

Don't know if its an older version or not, it seems to include more voicers, and I prefer the colour of it, dunno how you turn off the start up voice which it says u can...

arturobandini said:
Installed.
I think it's actually an old version. Isn't it?
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The last version (once updated via CoPilot Central) was 8.0.0.557 which suggests that this .659 version is newer, not older I think.

Actually it's the old interface. The one I had cooked in when I bought my HD2.
Since Copilot has totally revamped the interface, including a better menu and also a convenient quick menu which is launched at start up.
the version posted in this thread misses many features. So it is maybe a new version for HD2, but i is old compared to the regular version available on ALK website.
No comparison.

You will find that the quick menu has only been removed as it conflicted with the Navigation Panel and other features on the HD2.
I use the Navi Panel, and before if you clicked HOME on it, it would open Copilot, but thats it. It would stop on the quick menu.
Now it loads up your home favourite, so you can just click go.
ALSO, it now works with Footprints, so you can click on the footprint coordinates and it will give you directions to it. Again, this didnt work before.
Finally, Device screen orientations now works. Before I had to set it, now it rotates to either portrait or landscape.
These are all things that didnt work for ME before.
So in all, there are a few fixes there. I also prefer the black menu, suits the HD2 more.

Thank you for these clarifications.
Never had any issue with the regular version

Text to Speech
Can anyone confirm if Text to Speech and Traffic now work with this version?

Actually, I noticed a bug with this update.
It switches on automatically the bluetooth (and of course doesn't turn it off when I leave Copilot).
Anyone else noticed it?

I spoke to ALK support and they said that the HD2 needs it's own specific update to make TTS and Traffic work.
I am hoping this is the update, but as I'm not due to drive anywhere over the next few days it would be great if someone could confirm it works.
I'll also ask ALK if this is the update they were talking about.

Many thank for the info JetMouse.
I heard that on the Iphone version the TTS was not very good, and also that you have to select a male voice to have it working (don't remember the name)...
Will try tomorrow.
Please, regarding the bluetooth, anyone also has the same problem as me (automatic switch on)?
Thanks

Just had a reply from ALK:
"This version should indeed allow you to use TTS and the Premium Services".
Will be interesting to see if it's any good!

Thanks for the update, tried it and didn't like it.
Was using the latest standard v620 one, TTS and Premium Live Services work great as it does on this current one, but I hate the black theme and I really miss the startup screen which asks me what to do.
Plus I found it to be buggy, tends to randomly crash during startup which the official standard one does not and I found the HD2 version to have very sluggish menu transitions while the standard blue themed one runs silky smooth.

Radeon123 said:
Thanks for the update, tried it and didn't like it.
Was using the latest standard v620 one, TTS and Premium Live Services work great as it does on this current one, but I hate the black theme and I really miss the startup screen which asks me what to do.
Plus I found it to be buggy, tends to randomly crash during startup which the official standard one does not and I found the HD2 version to have very sluggish menu transitions while the standard blue themed one runs silky smooth.
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I agree with this. Did not like this HD2 version neither.
The interface of the latest standard one is indeed really better....
Also I found some bugs in this new HD2 version (for instance the "More Options" button, which does not work).

Update successfull,everything works fine .

MalekoUK said:
Don't know if its an older version or not, it seems to include more voicers, and I prefer the colour of it, dunno how you turn off the start up voice which it says u can...
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To do this go into the More Settings and then click on Sound. You should see a tick box where you can now turn off the start up sound and even the button sounds.

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)

Android 11 developer preview discussion

Get your OTA update here, and your full image here.
Edit: changed thread name.

Is the developer preview daily driver material or is it rather buggy anyone who's used it for at least a day want to give their opinions

[email protected] said:
Is the developer preview daily driver material or is it rather buggy anyone who's used it for at least a day want to give their opinions
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Yes it is. I have not had a single issue with it. After sideloading the OTA, there was a message about registering my sim. My guess would be it was looking for an esim, which I don't have, but after that my sim was recognized and all has been running smoothly.

works fine for me, the only issue I've found is with GooglePay, where it doesn't allow me to add a credit card.
On a good note, they implemented VoLTE services with my network provider (TIM Italy) not available on Android O/10
saluti, mario

superdild said:
works fine for me, the only issue I've found is with GooglePay, where it doesn't allow me to add a credit card.
On a good note, they implemented VoLTE services with my network provider (TIM Italy) not available on Android O/10
saluti, mario
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Developer previews never pass SafetyNet. Just an FYI.
Sent from my Pixel 3a XL using XDA Labs
---------- Post added at 02:46 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:46 PM ----------
Also, just a side note to anyone wondering. You can't install the DSU while on a custom rom :crying:
Sent from my Pixel 3a XL using XDA Labs

Getting error 21 while sideloading from adb
Any help ?

I use developer preview 1, I still don't receive OTA update to second realise. What I have to do?

spoke90s said:
I use developer preview 1, I still don't receive OTA update to second realise. What I have to do?
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You won't get an ota ota's won't be available till beta comes out
So you have to manually install ota images via fastboot on a PC or sideload the ota image instructions are on Google website if you need it

[email protected] said:
You won't get an ota ota's won't be available till beta comes out
So you have to manually install ota images via fastboot on a PC or sideload the ota image instructions are on Google website if you need it
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Well I look smart haha thanks for correcting me good person @spoke90s

[email protected] said:
You won't get an ota ota's won't be available till beta comes out
So you have to manually install ota images via fastboot on a PC or sideload the ota image instructions are on Google website if you need it
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Actually, if you have dp1 installed, they sent out an OTA

just update to bonito-ota-rpp2.200227.014 via ota
Now google Pay is active
saluti, mario

is it me, or Google is making android uglier than ever, Most people may not be able to tell, but i have both iphone and pixel 3a xl

dryspuri said:
is it me, or Google is making android uglier than ever, Most people may not be able to tell, but i have both iphone and pixel 3a xl
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Well the Google people that picked the theming colors should be shot. It's like it's Easter all the time. I have to root and use a hack to get decent theme colors

adm1jtg said:
Well the Google people that picked the theming colors should be shot. It's like it's Easter all the time. I have to root and use a hack to get decent theme colors
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Exactly, Colors are all over the place, notifications are a mess, user friendliness has gone for a toss, android auto is ****, its almost begging users to switch to iOS, its a bloody shame, seems like no body is incharge, and everyone in all departments are experimenting forever.
Dont even start about play store!!
Apps look horrible forever. Believe me people will easily buy Pixel if only google appoints one person for whole os rather than army of different people with different ideas.

adm1jtg said:
Well the Google people that picked the theming colors should be shot. It's like it's Easter all the time. I have to root and use a hack to get decent theme colors
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what theme colours are you using!!

dryspuri said:
what theme colours are you using!!
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I use an amber color FFA000

I regret installing the android preview. It is very buggy and for some reason when I use YouTube it starts scrolling thru the comments section without me touching the screen.

I have to agree, android has gotten pretty ugly. Remember Honeycomb? It was kind of rad in it own rights. Had a color scheme, they introduced the Roboto font, the wallpapers looked like they all belonged to a pack and nit just random stock images of bubbles. Holo kept everything uniform. It seemed to be the 1st and last time they had a clear concise vision for an OS.
Hell, the little android guy was a bee lol.

chivamex10 said:
I regret installing the android preview. It is very buggy and for some reason when I use YouTube it starts scrolling thru the comments section without me touching the screen.
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Why did you install it? IT'S A DEVELOPER RELEASE! You experienced exactly what is expected. The release is PRE-BETA and for developers and enthusiasts to test and report issues. In other words, you are suppose to experience bugs - that's the whole purpose of the release.
Did you even report your issues? Probably not. I'm sure it was just easier to come online and complain about your experience.

Question Pixel 7 Pro can't sideload apks

Hey so I have a bunch of older apks I prefer over newer ones from play store. I have them backed up. They have always worked on my Sammy phones. This is my first Pixel and I love it. I activated unknown sources and gave permissions to file managers and still it fails. I tried with a 3rd party manager (solid explorer) and it says app not compatible with this version on android.
But I have android 13 on my Sammy phone and it works fine. Anyone have a tip?
I also have play protect and device security off or deactivated

That sounds familiar. I recall some people on the Pixel 6 Pro claiming they couldn't sideload apps, but I never had any problem, and there were others who didn't have problems either.
Edit: You might want to search the titles of threads in the Pixel 6 Pro section for:
sideload
or
apk

roirraW edor ehT said:
That sounds familiar. I recall some people on the Pixel 6 Pro claiming they couldn't sideload apps, but I never had any problem, and there were others who didn't have problems either.
Edit: You might want to search the titles of threads in the Pixel 6 Pro section for:
sideload
or
apk
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I'll try to see if I can find it... if you happen to please send a link. BTW I have the European unlocked version (in Germany). I just got my phone today Snow 256gb P7 Pro

bustyouup4free said:
I'll try to see if I can find it... if you happen to please send a link. BTW I have the European unlocked version (in Germany). I just got my phone today Snow 256gb P7 Pro
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It's easy to find:
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This third search result down in this picture is the one I'm thinking of. Not positive if it's the same issue or not, since I didn't have the issue.

roirraW edor ehT said:
That sounds familiar. I recall some people on the Pixel 6 Pro claiming they couldn't sideload apps, but I never had any problem, and there were others who didn't have problems either.
Edit: You might want to search the titles of threads in the Pixel 6 Pro section for:
sideload
or
apk
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I had a nice read... but it's not exactly my issue. my apps are all paid. Maybe I'll just use the newer versions and delete the collection of old apks. I have from all the way to 2008 it takes up like 14gb on my laptop lol. I really did just prefer older versions before many apps were sold and then turned into an unbearable ad and spam machine

Any APK that uses accessibility features will no longer work, paid or otherwise.

EtherealRemnant said:
Any APK that uses accessibility features will no longer work, paid or otherwise.
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Are you talking about the new A13 restrictions for accessibility and notification access? If so, you can bypass the restrictions by clicking on the 3 dot menu in the app info section.

Lughnasadh said:
Are you talking about the new A13 restrictions for accessibility and notification access? If so, you can bypass the restrictions by clicking on the 3 dot menu in the app info section.
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Good to know that the option wasn't removed in final A13 because it's not present in A13 on my OnePlus 9.

bustyouup4free said:
I had a nice read... but it's not exactly my issue. my apps are all paid. Maybe I'll just use the newer versions and delete the collection of old apks. I have from all the way to 2008 it takes up like 14gb on my laptop lol. I really did just prefer older versions before many apps were sold and then turned into an unbearable ad and spam machine
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Let us know if you figure it out

Can't install so can't get into a 3dot menu if it won't install. it's fine just decided I'll use the new apks from play store. not that big of a deal

I´m waiting for my P7Pro to arrive. But I was wondering if installing apk´s via ADB will work?

Jus to confirm.
I got the same Problem.
Wanted to install APKPure App. Not compatible.

Does adb sideload work? If it fails, it might give you a helpful error message that way. I haven't received my P7P yet or I would try it out.

this is what pops up with built in file manager
and with solid it shows another message
(I cut off name of apk)

Sideloading i believe worked but im not sure about it.

Larakali said:
Sideloading i believe worked but im not sure about it.
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I´ll give it a try when my P7Pro arrives. Unfortunately it will first be in 1-2 weeks in Denmark.

bustyouup4free said:
this is what pops up with built in file managerView attachment 5733451
and with solid it shows another message
(I cut off name of apk)
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Are you sure the apk you're trying to install is compatible with Android 13?
Maybe try another file manager like Mixplorer.

bustyouup4free said:
this is what pops up with built in file manager
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is it a 64bit ARM app you're installing?

Does the P7P drop support for 32bit native applications? I recall something along those lines being talked about, but it was supposed to be in connection with the upcoming pixel tablet.
Confirmed: factory images for P7[P] drop all 32bit ABI's. If a native application lacks 64bit, it will not work.

Will look into it I just got off work here in Germany

Question Xiaomi 13 battery problem

Good morning guys,
Few days ago i bought Xiaomi 13. Phone is just crazy good except battery life. So far it is terrible.
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First is from today. I got 3h sot. 3 hours. On the right is another one with a lot of playing Snap. But still, on my 12t pro i got so much better results, at least twice as much...
Any tricks? I'm on dual SIM. There is cleary something wrong with this battery. 13 is super efficient wieth gen2 chipset.
I dont want to return it badly, but those results are just ugly
Thanks a lot!

A lot of installed trashware... ditch the social media apps and see what you got.
FB is one of the worst sites on the planet.

But i'm using it. I was was using it on 12t pro as well.
Well, this is exacly clone od my 12t pro, apps etc. I got there about 40 procent at the end of day with that phone. Dont get this

Snap, Messenger and fb are using over 35% and that's not including what they're racking up on dependent services like Android services and Google play Services. You are what you load... consequences.

danielmaserak said:
But i'm using it. I was was using it on 12t pro as well.
Well, this is exacly clone od my 12t pro, apps etc. I got there about 40 procent at the end of day with that phone. Dont get this
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Batterie 12 t pro=5000 mAh/13=4500 mAh.
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blackhawk said:
Snap, Messenger and fb are using over 35% and that's not including what they're racking up on dependent services like Android services and Google play Services. You are what you load... consequences.
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Idk, do you have issue with reading when im saying this is close od my old phone where i got WAY better results? With those apps like FB od messanger?

If you haven't, switch software to EU Rom. It solved for me. I had bad battery life with CN ROM and now it's fine. It does drain faster if you are using the phone in certain scenarios due to powerful cpu.

blackhawk said:
A lot of installed trashware... ditch the social media apps and see what you got.
FB is one of the worst sites on the planet.
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Agreed; either install EU ROM or debloat the one you currently have.

I got my xiaomi 13 a couple of days ago and I will be able to bootloader-unlock it in 72 hours.
Can I ask 2 questions ?
. I have a global (european) ROM, is it worth it to update to xiaomi.eu ROM ? would I need to flash CN ROM first ?
. is there a debloat guide somewhere ?
thanks !

pierro78 said:
I got my xiaomi 13 a couple of days ago and I will be able to bootloader-unlock it in 72 hours.
Can I ask 2 questions ?
. I have a global (european) ROM, is it worth it to update to xiaomi.eu ROM ? would I need to flash CN ROM first ?
. is there a debloat guide somewhere ?
thanks !
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Yep,
no need to flash the CN firmware, already included in the rom.
For the first installation your data will be erased.
Not many useless apps in these roms, but in case you use(outdated but works fine).
Note: This project is outdated and no longer maintained.
A simple tool for managing Xiaomi devices on desktop using ADB and Fastboot
szaki.github.io
Ask your question here:
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