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[General Questions and Answers] aznmode:
Had to sideload asphalt 8 but it seems this game also has some extra extra blurr effect going on the x2 compared to my samsung s4.

Here you can see the smoke from the tires cover a good portion of the screen for more realistic effect. You can even see some of it on the top of the screen

UPDATE: it looks like there's a setting to use high graphics on the s4 as well. But game is still not as smooth as it is on the x2. A little jumpy on the s4.
[General Questions and Answers] Rydo111:
My TF201 was fitted with GPS...it just never worked, as Asus forgot that metal actually functions as a Faraday's Cage...who would have thought? :silly: Funny thing is, I never missed. That experience taught me that I don't really need GPS for my media device.

Also, anyone who compares a 10" device to a 7' device, regardless of brand/features/quality/etc, has no idea what they want. 7 != 10. Let me know next time you are comparing your apple and your orange.

Getting back to the x2...there is no doubt that HP could have done a better job with screen and build quality. However, I just had mine away with me for a week; I watched Breaking Bad on the plane, played games, read emails, surfed the net and even did some PowerPoint and Word doc work. It did a great job...I never noticed any of the things that I would be critical of, including the tone of screen (yes, I think its a little yellow compared to my other screens). For my usage case, the positives are great and the negatives don't impact me.

However, everyone has to make this assessment for themselves, as your usage case is probably different to mine. I would encourage you to assess the x2 based on your usage case, rather than focus on single element issues.

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Ok smarty pants; as a HP Rep, can you tell us why HP decided not to include a USB cable with the unit? Unless you appeal to the Dev world, this will not take off. Its the geeks out there who root their devices that convince their dumb friends, their grannies, their aunties and their next door neighbours to buy good tech.

Also, Mr HP Rep, when do you think HP will bother to upgrade this officially to 4.3?

And, Mr HP Rep, while you're thinking about those questions, when will HP release an unlock for the bootloader to officially people to tinker with their devices?

Sorry for the barrage of questions, Mr HP Rep, but if you're going to engage this thread, it would be nice if you could add something of value.
[General Questions and Answers] toanau:
There additional 10% code SV3819. For those planning to buy
[General Questions and Answers] Razhiel:
It's only -$10 coupon not 10%.
[General Questions and Answers] aznmode:
I wonder if the $10 can be applied if I already have the 5% applied
[General Questions and Answers] mull54:
I uploaded some benchmark test for the Slatebook x2 on Youtube.

If you are interested, check it out.

http://www.youtube.com/user/mull54/videos

Some of the benchmark are:

Antutu

GFXBench

Quadrant and so on.
[General Questions and Answers] LBJM:
He's probably a phone rep and when it comes to what the company does or is going to do they don't know jack.
[General Questions and Answers] I Am Marino:
Alright first off, I don't work directly for them so I have no knowledge of their inner workings whatsoever, the most information I get beforehand is I know about things slightly before most will, weeks at MOST. I'm a sales rep, HP hires a company who hired me, but I'm still considered a HP sales rep in the broadest of terms.

I found your whole post to be pretty insulting, I simply stated I'm going to have fun selling this because it will end up being something I have to push.

Your guesses for your issues are as good as mine.
[General Questions and Answers] Ultraman1966:
Looks like Tegra 4 is a dud, either overheats like in Toshiba Excite Pro or has poor battery life. I hope to be proved wrong as I desperately need a new tablet to replace my Xoom.
[General Questions and Answers] conan1600:
where you get that. this whole thread is full of people who say it doesn't overheat and it gets decent battery life
[General Questions and Answers] th3drow:
I really wanted their higher end windows one but it sucks because they made it into a 13 inch tablet.

However the slatebook if I were in the market for an android tablet that I might use for some business would be up there on my list
[General Questions and Answers] Ultraman1966:
I think you misread, the overheating was regarding the Excite Pro (please read carefully). I think I'm just being too eager for better battery as I think 10 hrs of use from one charge should be standard.
[General Questions and Answers] aznmode:
I dont think Conan misread it. From how you said it, it sounded like you said tegra 4 in general is a dud and used the toshiba as an example.

In any case the x2 does get hot when you're playing games for extended period. Same with my samsung s4 with a qualcomm 600. But never overheats like the toshiba. From what I read the excite will lock up or reboot when this happens.

As far as battery goes, a few sites have mentioned testing and getting avg of 6-7 hours on the tablet and additional 3-4 with the dock. HP is claiming 12 hours total battery life. But if you game a lot expect it to be dramatically lower than these claims.
[General Questions and Answers] Ultraman1966:
Well I'm glad it's just the Toshiba. I'm still awaiting more reviews but the x2 does seem promising. There aren't any on display in the UK yet so I can't view to see how major this yellow tint is. What are your opinions on this?
[General Questions and Answers] pzz123:
nice device!

I got my HP Slatebook x2 two days ago. So far I like it a lot. The screen looks perfectly fine to me. My only complaint is the battery drain (2% keyboard battery per hour in idle with wifi off) and it occasionally got hot when held as a tablet. It is a cool device!
[General Questions and Answers] micro2112:
Just chiming in here. picked up the X2 last week when i went to get a note10.1 for my girlfriend. And I have been VERY happy with this little guy, super smooth fast actions, great battery life, and a pretty solid design.

I do find the screen colors a little off when compaired side by side with my chromebook or the note, but when standalone it appears fine. The cameras are pretty grainy, skype and hangout chats looked kinda terrible for both ends, while the Note10.1 looks as HD as it gets.. maybe its a wifi driver issue but speed testing did show full speed connection so who knows..

Hopefully we can grab the attn of a Dev familiar with SD booting or something to get us root?!
[General Questions and Answers] aznmode:
The screen is sort of like turning the setting on your tv to warm or if you had a samsung tv its warm 2. You get used to it as long as you don't compare it to other screens. If you have the brightness set to high its better. After using it for about a week and I go back to my Asus tf700, the asus now looks too blue to me. The asus black levels are definitely better as it produces better contrast so things looks sharper.
[General Questions and Answers] Ultraman1966:
Let's hope we get some root action, I'll predominantly use it for restoring some game saves and a couple of app. I'm so tempted to buy one but I'm going to hold off till I see the refresh of the Asus Transformers.
[General Questions and Answers] Rydo111:
You're absolutely right; I was being petulant. I am sorry...it was unfair and unnecessary. You should sell these quite well, I like mine a lot. No hard feelings?
[General Questions and Answers] aznmode:
That's probably a good idea since you can't really see one in person. Atleast for us in the U.S. we can buy it and have 21 days to return it to HP without any loss. I think what really makes the x2 stand out is the awesome user experience on it and I hope the Asus one will be the same. If the Asus was already out I'm sure for all of us it's a no brainer.

As far as root, I don't know how soon this is going to happen. But I'm quickly running out of room (1gb left) as I installed a few gameloft games already so I need root to be able to move game data on the sdcard.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Andorus:
Dear All,

I am struggling to introduce different firmware to my GT-i9500CHN.

I have got from China original Samsung retailer. (went thru several checks it is genuine GT-i9500)

I have tried to put 'European' firmware as Chinese one is 'google-less' and has only Samsung Chinese IME. (I am living in the UK)

My current baseband version is I9500ZCUCMF3 and handset is not accepting any other (getting 'soft brick' via ODIN), so I am able to go back only to I9500ZCUCMF3.

My Kernel version is: 3.4.5-868190 se.infra@SEP-97 #1, Mon Jul 1 20:14:37 KST 2013

Has anyone have experience with changing that firmware?

Thank you for your support.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Deleted member 5354136:
Flash it 5 file in Odin.

I9500ZSUBMF6_www.52samsung.com.rar

pan.baidu.com/share/link?shareid=860810045&uk=2083467120

download password（提取密码）：keh6

rar password：www.52samsung.com

Change to HongKong edition.Try it.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Andorus:
Terazoido,

Thank you for the hint. I will try to download it tonight and flash it with ODIN 3.09.

Regards
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Andorus:
May I just flash main file 3.CODE_I9500ZSUBMF6_927537_REV00_user_low_ship.tar.md5 ?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Andorus:
Could you please give me different link as I can't download with this one?

While downloading, after 300-400MB is stopping connection and fail.. - tried several times...

Xiexie
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Deleted member 5354136:
You must flash all 5 file.Sorry I not have other link.You can try to download again.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cellegg:
Flash a recovery via ODIN, CWM or TWRP. Then you could flash non-stock ROM. Leave the baseband alone....
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Andorus:
I have finally managed to download rar. It contains:

1.adonis_3g.pit

2.BOOTLOADER_I9500ZSUBMF6_927537_REV00_user_low_sh ip.tar.md5

3.CODE_I9500ZSUBMF6_927537_REV00_user_low_ship.tar .md5

4.MODEM_I9500XXUBMF8_REV01_CL1331687_SIGNED.tar.md 5

5.CSC_OZS_I9500OZSBMF6_927537_REV00_user_low_ship.tar.md5

I have tried to flash 3.CODE_I9500ZSUBMF6_927537_REV00_user_low_ship.tar .md5 and failed & soft brick.

Fortunately I am able to go back to 3. I9500ZCUCMG1_I9500CHNCMG1_I9500ZCUCMF3_HOME.tar.md5.

I am just wondering what can happened if I fail to flash it with all 5 above files. Can I come back to 3. I9500ZCUCMG1_I9500CHNCMG1_I9500ZCUCMF3_HOME.tar.md5 ? Or I would need to flash 5 original files (which I don't have..)

Thank you

Which file contains baseband? (Is it the same what Kernel is?)

Thank you
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cellegg:
Which file contains baseband? (Is it the same what Kernel is?)

Thank you[/QUOTE]

It is the MODEM file. As I said, leave the baseband alone... Those files you downloaded are for i9500 HK version, but you are holding China Mainland version. They might have minor difference.

Download latest twrp.tar file and flash using Odin in the PDA tab.

Press Volume UP + Home immediately after reboot, you should see TWRP UI if succeed.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Andorus:
It is the MODEM file. As I said, leave the baseband alone... Those files you downloaded are for i9500 HK version, but you are holding China Mainland version. They might have minor difference.

Download latest twrp.tar file and flash using Odin in the PDA tab.

Press Volume UP + Home immediately after reboot, you should see TWRP UI if succeed.[/QUOTE]

Dear Cellegg,

Thank you for advice. Do I need to be rooted for that operation?

Thank you
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cellegg:
Dear Cellegg,

Thank you for advice. Do I need to be rooted for that operation?

Thank you[/QUOTE]

Nope.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Andorus:
Nope.[/QUOTE]

Hi Cellegg,

I have found below instruction to install TWRP:

http://galaxys4root.com/galaxy-s4-root/how-to-root-galaxy-s4-using-twrp-method/

at the end of it, it is mentioned to root it with SuperSU zip

What do you think about it?

I am not sure if can do it with my Kernel. How to check if I don't have: SetUID restriction on the kernel ?

Thank you for your support
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cellegg:
Following that instruction would work. Yes, you need flash SuperSU to root your phone.

But if you want to flash other non-stock rom, just ignore that step, most of non-stock rom already includes SuperSU.

I haven't heard of any China Mainland version cellphone encountered SetUID restriction issue.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Andorus:
Dear Cellegg,

I have managed to install TWRP and installed SuperSU v1.51 (0.91 was unable to update the binaries..)

Everything seems to be running fine (I did full backup to SD). However I am not sure how to proceed now...

I would like to have google apps and English IME. Shall I flash some custom ROM? What do you advise?

Thank you,
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cellegg:
Custom Rom would be better.

Try OMEGA rom:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2232887

Presume you know how to use TWRP, backup all your stuff and full wipe (cache, delvik cache, rom, data)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Andorus:
Dear Cellegg,

I have tried to flash OMEGA as advised, but unsuccesful. I have read on the OMEGA thread, that:

Wipe cache partition automatic before roms installation

Wipe Dalvik Cache automatic during installation

Wipe preload partition automatic before roms installation

Wipe System automatic before roms installation

is included, so I didn't proceed with wipe (I have seen it being wiped while flashing)

I have also flashed XXUBMG9 at the beginning as advised on OMEGA thread.

After reboot, I have got standard white 'Samsung logo GT-i9500' and after that nothing happened --> black screen...

I was able to restore via TWRP to start point.

Any ideas?

thank you
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cellegg:
Wipe procedure during OMEGA installation somehow would not fully remove stock files...you have to use TWRP's wipe to do that.

1) Advanced Wipe in TWRP (data, system, cache, delivk cache.)

2) flash OMEGA rom

One more thing, if you encounter WIFI or Bluetooth issue, try to flash different kernel, Adam kernel.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Andorus:
Hi Cellegg,

Thank you for hints.

I have followed OMEGA's instruction about modem:

'Flash the new modem XXUBMG9 before flashing Omega v12, get it from here or from Omega Files free and Pro. If you did not flash the new modem first then you may loose your modem. If this happens flash XXUBMG9 modem to restore it'

What do you think about it?

I will try with Advance WIpe in TWRP as next.

[edit] Unfortunately same result after flashing modem XXUBMG9 and Omega v12 rom - black screen... no idea why?!

Any ideas?

[edit2] I have checked information about baseband/modem in 'About device' and it is showing: I9500XXUBMG9

Thanks
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cellegg:
It seems you had successfully flashed the MODEM/baseband, if I9500XXUBMG9 showed in 'About Device'

I would say try again...or try other Recovery and Roms...

Anyway, if all above failed..here it is the Google apps package: http://www.vdisk.cn/down/index/13790672 (hit "智能线路下载" to download)

You must root your phone before flashing it.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Andorus:
Hi Cellegg,

Thank you for your advices.

Finally I have managed to make it works with Arrow 6.0 Custom ROM.

Everything seems to be running fine and it is a huge release after so many days...

Once again thanks for your comments and ideas.

To all members: if you have similar phone (GT-i9500CHN) or other and I would be able to help somehow, please ask the question - I am happy to support as much as I can.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] scpeng:
I need help desperately.

I am brand new to all this. I got this new phone from my girlfriend which she bought in China. I want to root the phone and download Google. Please help me. Like I said, I am very very new to this. I think my phone is GT-I9500CHN OS 4.2.2 I9500ZCUCMF3. And I don't even know what those mean.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Andorus:
Hi Scpeng,

First of all we need to understand what kind of device do you exactly have, including fact of having genuine S4 or fake..

Please install http://www.appsapk.com/android-system-info/ and paste it here. Please also write your info from About device (w/o IME&S/N ;))

In my case I have:

BuildInfos: CPU ABI: armeabi-v7a, CPU ABI2: armeabi, Hardware: universal5410, Board: universal5410, Device: ja3g, Product: ja3gzc

CPU: Processor: ARMv7 Processor rev 2 (v7I)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] scpeng:
Model number GT-I9500

Android version 4.2.2

Baseband version I9500ZCUCMF3

Kernel version 3.4.5-868190

Build number JDQ39.I9500ZCUBMG1

SELinux status Permissive

I am sorry, I don't understand what I am suppose to paste. I did download the android system info. By the way, the phone is real.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Andorus:
In Build infos you should see similar points I paste: BuildInfos: CPU ABI: armeabi-v7a, CPU ABI2: armeabi, Hardware: universal5410, Board: universal5410, Device: ja3g, Product: ja3gzc

CPU: Processor: ARMv7 Processor rev 2 (v7I)

Please compare it. If that is fine, I would suggest to install Custom Recovery as first step (I must have SD card for the further steps)

Please let me know.

Thanks
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] scpeng:
Thank you for explaining. I found what you were asking for and everything is exactly the same. everything from CPU ABI: ameabi-v7a to processor.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Andorus:
That's good news! 100% genuine S4.

As next step I would suggest to install custom recovery (this way we can create backup and be on the safe side of exercise).

To do that, you would need to download Odin 3.09 (to communicate with your S4), USB drivers (it should automatically install).

Please use your orginal S4 cable to connect and kill all Kies related processes in your Windows system.

Odin you can find here: http://www.mediafire.com/download/b8w1on8pwd11yby/Odin+v3.09.zip

From http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2265588 you can read about TWRP - custom recovery and find a link where to download it for Odin.

From TWRP's files, please download Download - Odin Flashable Tar for GT-i9500 - this will be the file you need to flash via Odin to your S4.

Please note to communicate with Odin you must put your S4 in download mode (press and keep holding the following combination of buttons: Volume Down, Home and Power buttons simultaneous, then Volume Up in next screen - you should see some text in Chinese) - details can be find here if interested: http://android.sc/how-to-enter-samsung-galaxy-s4-download-mode/ - go into download mode fist then connect it to USB

After that you should see your S4 in Odin box as COM x port connected.

Last item: to install TWRP recovery you would need to flash it - please do NOT change any settings in Odin and just select your TWRP file in PDA button, then proceed.

If all OK you should be able to flash it as OK and enter into Recovery and proceed with backup.

Once you reach this point, please let us know!
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] scpeng:
I used Odin and flashed with openrecovery-twrp-2.6.1.0-jfltexx.tar and I think I was successful. I am not sure.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Andorus:
My TWRP file is openrecovery-twrp-2.6.0.0-i9500. Let's check your if it is running OK.

Go to recovery mode. To do that, you have to start your phone in recovery mode: hold start button and volume up then power button. When you will get 'Galaxy S4 ...' white label, release power button. You should see TWRP logo and enter into menu.

If that is fine, you can make full backup to SD card. I would suggest 8GB as minimum. Please let me know the results.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] scpeng:
I am getting Android system recovery <3e>. I tried several times to flash, only once I got the "Pass" from Odin 3.04. But I still not getting TWRP logo. I did flash my phone with the openrecovery-twrp-2.6.0.0-i9500 file. I don't know what I am doing wrong. AM I suppose to uninstall Kies from my computer?

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Also, this is rooting the phone? or am I suppose to do that?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Andorus:
Hi, we are on the good way!

I think you don't need to uninstall Kies - however you don't need it anymore in our exercise - I suggest to get rid of it. Make sure all KIES related processes are killed in Windows Task Manager.

Regarding TWRP installation sometimes there is one more need. Please read http://galaxys4root.com/galaxy-s4-root/how-to-root-galaxy-s4-using-twrp-method/

You have to try:

Q: After installing recovery and reboot, I don’t see TWRP recovery just stock recovery, what’s happening?

A: That’s caused by some stock firmwares writing over the TWRP recovery. To get around it, run ODIN again to flash TWRP, then pull battery out when you see “PASS!” in ODIN, then boot straight into recovery by putting the battery back on and using the buttons, you should see TWRP recovery now!

You must be fast with that 'trick'!

Rooting we will do as a next step once TWRP is running fine and backup is OK.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] scpeng:
It worked!!! Unbelievable. I am so frustrated earlier. Thank you. Please guide me to next step. Thanks again.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Andorus:
Very good! Now we need to root it with SuperSU.

Please follow steps in: http://galaxys4root.com/galaxy-s4-root/how-to-root-galaxy-s4-using-twrp-method/

I think you should start with SuperSU 0.99 then possibly upgrade to SuperSU 1.51 (I needed to do that as 0.99 wasn't able to root..)

Once you are rooted, please let me know and we go futher!
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] scpeng:
I got all the way to SuperSU and I tried to run SuperSU once and it asked me to update and I did, but it says failed.

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I downloaded Titanium Backup and it says Root access Failed

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I managed to update SuperSU to 1.51 but it says now no binary.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Andorus:
Can you install Titanium Backup to confirm if you are rooted or not?

We can eventually try with Custom ROM as it has it own root, but SuperSU should work now..
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] scpeng:
I can install Titanium Backup but when I started the app it was stuck on "asking root right" then it showed Error which stated it "could not acquire root privileges,. This application will not work! Pleases verify that your ROM is rooted, and try again,"

Also, when I run SuperSU it just says "there is no SU binary installed, and SuperSU cannnot install it. And if click OK, the app would just shut down,
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Andorus:
I assume you have installed SuperSu 0.99 and SuperSU upgrade 1.51 via TWRP. If that is the case, possibly you can have some lock in Kernel, but it is very rare...

Please try to make full backup to SD card in TWRP and see if that is succesful. If so, we can flash Custom Rom (Arrow 6.0).

Check if you can backup all data.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] scpeng:
I installed SuperSU 0.99 via TWRP but 1.51 is installed thru a app search application. I used TWRP to backup, but I did not know what files to backup so I backup everything that was shown. I proceeded with backup and it backup to my internal SD, then I copy and pasted to my external SD. Like I mentioned earlier, I am very new at this.