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[Xperia Tablet Z General] MikeViller:
when I read this http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2734991 it's mean no way we will get 4.4.3 for the Z unless you flash custom rom....... 99.9999% lol
[Xperia Tablet Z General] james_lpool:
It's a shame seems it's got known bugs that cause battery drain
[Xperia Tablet Z General] MikeViller:
I think Sony has a Good battery management over android
[Xperia Tablet Z General] nec_d:
i dont have the same opinion. My tablet Z wifi is sucking tons of battery giving me suspend_backoff wakelocks and not deep sleeps. In the same network ,nexus 5 is sleeping like a baby.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] tullnd:
Considering 4.4.3 isn't even officially launched yet, and is rumored to launch sometime in May...that would indicate that Sony does not yet even HAVE 4.4.3 to work with.

So no, unless they've mastered time travel, I don't see how they could possibly release 4.4.3 in May. My guess is we'll never see 4.4.3 on the Tablet Z. However, the next major release is entirely possible. A 4.5 or 5.0 release is entirely possible around end of 3rd quarter from Google(maybe announced in late June at Google I/O, released a month or two later). Maybe they could have it ready 3 months of so after release. I wouldn't be surprised if this tablet sees at least one more major update after this 4.4.2 release in May. That following one may be the last though.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] donedos:
I agree with [MENTION=2837083]tullnd[/MENTION], i also believe that our tablet will receive another update after 4.4.2 ... :good:
[Xperia Tablet Z General] ui10:
Still waiting the 4.3 update for the 32 go Version !
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] paulsm:
First, sorry because this has been probably asked some times but I have read a lot and I'm still not 100% sure of what to do.

Objective: I want to root a Galaxy S3 i9300 locked by a carrier and android 4.3

Tried: I tried a method that involved to flash with odin the recovery Philz Touch 6.00.8 but after doing that when I go into recovery mode it doesn't show the install from zip option. So I suppose it means the phone still has the normal recovery and for that reason I'm not able to install supersu from recovery to root the device.

So I decided to do nothing else untill I'm sure which is the correct method to use.

I have read that maybe the CF-Auto-Root method is the one I should use but I want to be sure first. Can CF-Auto-Root method be used on a current 4.3 locked by carrier?

If not which would be the best method to root an S3 i9300 locked by carrier and already with android 4.3?

I would highly aprreciate too if you can tell me what is the best method to generate a full backup before starting to do anything on a not rooted device.

Thanks.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Benko111:
Wise man. But you won't find 'install from zip' in Download Mode, got to boot into recovery (vol+ instead of vol-, home & power of course).

If you followed your guide correctly you'll probably find your recovery there and can just go on. From recovery you do a full backup, then install custom ROM via zip install as intended. Don't need neccessarily root for custom roms on i9300.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] paulsm:
Sorry that's an error on my question. I go into recovery correctly (no download mode) but it doesn't show install zip from sdcard. It only shows the normal options from stock recovery (reboot, apply update from adb and from external storage, wipe data, wipe cache and apply update from cache). I'm going to correct that in the question.

About why I want to root. I want to sim unlock the phone. It is not to install custom roms.

Regards.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Benko111:
I see. In this case use Chainfires CF-Auto-Root solution you linked to, that's a fine method. But make sure you read and understand it precisely and stick exactly to the the stated model numbers.

If you don't understand anything ask first, you may save your device from bricking.

If you root and intend to flash regulary I warmly recommend skips Unified Toolkit which I'm a huge fan of:

http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s3/orig-development/samsung-galaxy-s3-unified-toolkit-v7-0-t1703488
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pnz:
Not sure if the S3 does this, but some stock rom's overwrite custom recoveries when they boot (unless the recovery's had a chance to patch this). Had this problem with an S4. Flash Philz Touch. again, but this time untick 'Auto Reboot' in Odin. Then, after you're sure it's finished flashing (give it some time), turn off Odin, disconnect the USB cable and pull the battery. Put the battery back in, to get back into recovery hold the Volume up button, the home button and the power button until it vibrates, then release the home button and power button but keep holding the Volume up button until you get into Philz Touch. Then go into Advanced, and Power Off. Philz Touch will ask you if you want to root the phone before turning off (select yes). You should be able to get into Philz Touch whenever you want after this.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] paulsm:
I had read about someone that did that to make it work.

So if I try this, I would like to ask this first.

Would it be ok if I try it with a more up-to-date Philz Touch Recovery? In the instructions I found they are using Philz Touch 6.00.8 version but it looks that now the current version for i9300 is 6.26.6 released on 2014-04-15 (link found on xda-developers i9xx Philz Touch thread). So is it ok if I flash this more recent version?

SuperSu version that is installed from recovery following instructions would be UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.65.zip. So am I right if I say it would be ok to use the more recent UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.94.zip? (link found on xda-developers SuperSu thread)

And they are using Odin v3.07. I suppose it is ok to use Odin v3.09? (For what I read even v1.85 should work).

Regards.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Benko111:
Yes, use the latest stuff unless someone states to exactly use a certain version.
[General Questions and Answers] xdadevr:
I am considering a 7" phablet and found these three similar products but coming from three different brands:

Tronsmart PS7

Ainol AX7 Flame

Ulefone U7

(Sorry I have just had to remove the link to each product as it is my first post).

As the specs seem to be identical, I guess now it comes to which brand is better known for good built quality. I know Ainol mostly for their tablets and Tronsmart for TV box. I haven't heard Ulefone before.

Also to be considered the chance of manufacturer to release ROM update. And of course, the chance there will be custom ROM contributed by developers.

Anyone can share any feedback on any of them? Thank you.
[General Questions and Answers] deadhp1:
I just got the Tronsmart PS7 yesterday. It's really quite nice. I haven't put it down yet lol.

I'll be posting a review up in a few days, but for now I've done an unboxing over on armtvtech.

http://www.armtvtech.com/armtvtechforum/viewtopic.php?f=565&t=74110

The Tronsmart PS7, Ulefone U7, and Star U69 look like the same device, but range in price.

The cheapest I've seen is the white PS7 at geekbuying for $219.

The Ainol AX7 Flame looks a bit different. It still uses the same screen, but only has a 5MP rear camera, and 1.3MP front.

Most of the other specs are basically the same other than it supposedly comes with 4.4.2.

Another thing to consider is that there is at least one case available for the PS7/U7/U69. The Ainol AX7 Flame has none out yet.
[General Questions and Answers] xdadevr:
Thanks for posting the unboxing images. I just bought one. Can't wait to get my hands on it.

I chose standard delivery ... hopefully it won't be too long.

I don't really need a case ... but it would be fantastic if there will be some custom ROM developed for this. I expect this to be much better than first gen of Nexus 7 which is my current device.

Cheers,
[General Questions and Answers] superfuffo:
I just ordered an Ainol AX7, and I can't wait to try it out. It won't be my daily driver, as I have a Nexus 5 for that, but the size of this should make it am ideal companion for when I travel.

The 5mpx rear camera is kind of a let down, but It's not the size that counts, right?

how are you guys doing with yours? Was it worth buying?
[General Questions and Answers] cdr400:
Hi,

I've ordered two months ago the Ulefone U7 and received it two weeks ago. The I installed Carpad T69 firmware because wireless display was not working.

Now it is OK :)

These devices are all the same:

Ulefone U69/U7, Carpad T69, Tronsmart PS7, Yuandao M87, OrientPhone Mega Pro 7.0

The U69 is the unbranded version of U7.

Best regards,

cdr
[General Questions and Answers] xdadevr:
Got mine, very happy with it

I got my Tronsmart PS7 and am very happy with it. The build quality is good and the hardware is fast. I don't find any issues so far. Just a note on the position of power button that is a bit hard to get used to it. It is in between the middle and top (if you know what I meant). And it is a bit hard to operate both to turn on/off the screen. I install an app to wake up the device using proximity sensor.

Another note, I expected with narrow bezel it will feel more like a phone compared to my 2012 Nexus 7 but it doesn't. It still feel more like a tablet though in general it is very sleek and better sized than Nexus 7.

Performance and screen wise, it is a significant improvement from 2012 Nexus 7, which is the reason why I bought Tronsmart PS7 (to replace my aging Nexus 7).

Now it will be perfect if there is a port of Cynogenmod that can be installed on this device to make it possible to enjoy Kitkat.
[General Questions and Answers] st0ned0ne:
I've made an order for the Chuwi VX3 7" with 4.4.2 KitKat. It has 2 mpx front camera and an 8mpx samung backside camera. Its quad-band gsm and single-band WCDMA 2100 only so probably not something for US people. But for me its fine although 900 mhz 3g would have been a sweet addition.

I'm no gamer so specs of the display does not bother me (5-point capactive) and the 3000mAh I just have to deal with, but I'm never far from an adapter or an usb-port anyway and do have my trusty powerbank to aid the somewhat undersized battery of the phone. I love that the backside cover is metal or aluminium.

FNF iFive mini 3GS with 7.9" 2048x15XX retina display (single sim, android 4.2) and chuwi vx3 (dual sim, android 4.4) is currently only $189,99 with shipping at dinodirect.

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Orientphone made a firmware available that addresses the wireless display issue of U7/U69 aka Mega Pro 7.0 If You google You'll find talk of it at gizchina or one of the similar sites, or perhaps it was at their mtkforums. I'm a stoner so don't recall it too well :P
[General Questions and Answers] superfuffo:
Chuwi vx3

I ended up getting a Chuwi vx3 myself. I had placed an order for an Ainol AX7, which was supposed to be "in stock" on the web site I bought it from, but after 3 weeks of waiting I queried Ainol, which told me the unit was still in production test, and I had to wait 3 more weeks at least.

So I chose the VX3, which is comparable to the AX7. I got it yesterday, and it seems like a nice unit. Unfortunately it does not have a notification led, and it's not as smooth as my nexus 5 (which really spoiled my I guess :silly:)

I will need to test out battery life, but a power outlet (or usb port) is always at hand, so it shouldn't be that much of a problem.

I'd like to root the baby, but haven't found a way to do so yet (i searched a little yesterday).

If you guys know of a tool that could get the job done let me know.. (I already tried superoneclick and framaroot, both unsuccessful)
[General Questions and Answers] Born2Model3D:
I have a Ulefone u7. I chose the White version as I am kinda bored with the all my devices being just black :|

I really love this phablet. I personally don't mind handling devices with two hands and use mostly for browsing, movies, games and reading.

Unlike what I had assumed the battery life is pretty great, even after disabling the save power option in the battery setting. Till now the battery has never run out on me and the lowest I have ever reached is like 30%.

The screen is really better then an IPS screen. But I think that's personal preference. I personally start getting head ache's with most screen and luckily my eyes are quite comfortable with this one.

The edges of the phablet are really thin and I have not yet found a game that has lagged or has crashed.

Also, the kitkat firmware has been released on the official site and I am waiting to find a tutorial to install it. I have installed custom roms many times but I wanna play it safe this time due to there not being any Chinese phone service center nearby.
[General Questions and Answers] gammelobst:
Hi,

+1 for Ulefone U69/U7+

i have it and love it...

KitKat is out now and root is no problem with it. You just need to fix /etc/permissions/Platform.xml to be able to use TiBa.

cya

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1. Download Firmware, SP Flash Tools and SP Drivers from Needrom and extract all three

2. Disable Driver Signing if on 64bit

3. Install SP Drivers (Only available for a short amount of time after connecting the Phone without Battery so Open up Device Manager first)

4. Open Flash Tool and load Scatter-File from the extracted rom

5. Turn off your Phone and remove Battery

6. Click Download in Flash Tool and connect USB-Cable

7. Wait for the Download to Finish disconnect USB-Cable, insert Battery, turn it on and be happy

8. Use VRoot for Root (Use English Version if not comfortable with Mandarin)

9. Use either this one from here or this one directly on your phone

If you use the second Method please change root.sh with adjusted paths or you will loose root and start again with 8.

# Copy files to system
/system/bin/cp /storage/sdcard0/mrw/su /system/xbin/su
/system/bin/cp /storage/sdcard0/mrw/su /system/xbin/daemonsu
/system/bin/cp /storage/sdcard0/mrw/busybox /system/xbin/busybox
/system/bin/cp /storage/sdcard0/mrw/SuperUser.apk /system/app/SuperUser.apk
/system/bin/cp /storage/sdcard0/mrw/install-recovery.sh /system/etc/install-recovery.sh

10. Use this Guide for CWM

11. Be happy

cya
[General Questions and Answers] snake65:
Has any one worked out root for the chuwi vx3 as I tryed the vroot method and no luck.

Cheers

John
[General Questions and Answers] lllcandymanlll:
ulefone u7

i dont know why but my ulefone u7 doesnt have a option in its stock camera app to use the rear 13mp camera?
[General Questions and Answers] st0ned0ne:
I have the Chuwi VX3 also. A very nice device. The official packaging is very slim and small so it went right through customs without any additional charges. It is so fast and snappy. Apps load instantly and the 3G is amazingly fast. I love this phone so much already. Antutu X score of 28034 on first run. I hope that brighter minds than me has purchased this phone also and figures out a way to root it. According to a google translate of Chuwi's bbs, a method of rooting will be available, eventually.

Apparently someone has succesfully rooted thit device back in may. If any one feels comfortable following a chinese guide then take a look Here
[General Questions and Answers] snake65:
Yeh have seen that not to sure, when Google translates it fairly much goobldy gook . I guess we wait. Although the battery is a bit small as you did say the device itself is awesome.

Cheers

John

Ok i got it finally the links below will give you all the files required to root.

It is a bit confusing but once you get it its fine.The files on the bbs site dont work the flash tool in my link is the one that worked for me and you need to just flash vx3 new recovery image thats in the file,then put the super su on your sd card and flash with the new recovery.Iam trying to get the twp one to work but know luck yet.

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/91uv2456dsj6rmo/AAA1XtacJVoLlN_oMPZZ7Kjja

https://www.dropbox.com/s/wx8zevv3546revm/7baRu_supersu-pro-v-1-97_1049629.zip

good luck

john
[General Questions and Answers] davedfx:
I Flashed my U7 to Kitkat Using SP Flash tool.

I can't root using Framaroot or VRoot. How did you root your U7 on Kitkat?
[General Questions and Answers] Vicolodo:
Hello,

I bought the 'created N7' that is like the ulefone u7/tronsmart ps7/luftco a onex/orientphone mega pro 7 etc..., and is sold by the factory with 4.4.2 installed

I found a bug in this product

The bug is about the bad working of the s-view window.

I link here a video where is possible to see how it should work:

http://youtu.be/lk1P9jziw64

The problem is that with the created N7 it is not possible to answer

to the calls without opening the flip cover:

when the N7 receive a call, the s-view window is not sensitive, so it

is not possible to answer

The sview with cover closed is sensitive only for a few seconds after the cover has ben closed, specifically only before the sview goes in standby (black screen)...after the standby, wakening the phone by a call or simply pressing the power button (without opening the cover) the sview seems not sensitive

These are two videos that shows the problem:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EG6D...e_gdata_player

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-By6...e_gdata_player

This should be fixed, because is an important feature that is missing:

the phones like N7 of other brands (like ulefone u7/u69, luftco a-one

x, tronsmart ps7, orientphone mega pro 7) instead have a fully

functional s-view window

I already informed some created online sellers (kent wang, peter

yang... ) about this bug,

they told me that they will contact the engineer... but i have

not answer yet...i think they are not able to solve this problemi...

A seller told me that they send the leather case for free,

Its a gift , so i cannot ask them to fix this problem ��

Can someone help me to fix this problem?

I tried installing firmware of other device (luftco a onex 4.4.2)

But nothing has changed ...(and by the way i found that the luftco firmware

does not fit with my n7...the camera does not work with it)

Any hint?

Any suggestion?

I did some tests i found that actually the sview is sensitive also after the standby, but not enought to feel the touches through the screen...

in the settings there is an option 'increase touch sensitivity to allow the control through sview screen',

seems that this high sensitivity status is not reactivated if the cover is not opened after the phone goes to standby...

How can i fix this problem? perhaps some fix on touch drivers is needed?

Please help me!

Thank you!
[General Questions and Answers] natostanco:
guys can someone post the link to the kitkat for ulefone u7? there is only one from need rom but just wanna make sure!
[General Questions and Answers] gammelobst:
Hi,

use this one from the official site:

www . ule-fone.com/downloads/ulefone-7-0-inch/

cya

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Updated ROOT How-To for 4.4.2

11. use 4.2.2 and follow my earlier mentioned steps and save the created CWM-recovery image. (You could also download one, but it's safest to use the one created from your device)

12. (optional) Download modified EBR1 and EBR2 from here

13. Download 4.4.2 from ule-fone.com and unzip

14. open SP Flash Tools and load the included scatter-file

15. Exchange recovery with our earlier created CWM-Recovery

16. (optional) exchange EBR1 and EBR2 with the downloaded ones (i used the 13.29GB ones)

17. Remove Battery, Click Download, Connect Phone and wait for it to finish

18. Factory Reset (only needed for changed EBR)

19. Flash SuperSU flashable zip from SuperSU-Homepage via CWM

voila and you are done...

PS: Mount Space Isolation is still active - looking for fix

PPS: Be sure to flash YOUR preloader or the phone will be bricked. If unsure use the old preloader (aka just untick preloader)!!!

My todo list for the U69/U7+:

- Be able to see user files as root

- mount sdcard1 as sdcard0 and sdcard1 as my original sdcard0 is only around 500MB

cya
[General Questions and Answers] doggydog2:
Yes I have the device, it is as powerful as Note3 but battery capacity is unforeseen. I have 80% battery still left after 1 week! I love the 2 sims. In the west countries, the operators decide what products customers will have so 2 sims are usually forbidden. Which is annoying for a traveller. Thanks to chuwi this problem is removed. However Note3 is far more productive thanks to its endless features:)
[General Questions and Answers] jojje123:
Have you solve it yet. I cant find a way to root it. And the chinese website is just yada yada.

If someone here can read chinese please share it better than google translate do.

Thank you
[General Questions and Answers] hejra:
IMEI Invalid, totally stuck! :(

Hi all,

I'm new to smartphones and all this tech in general. I recently purchased a Ulefone U7 smartphone and stupidly flashed the latest Android v4.4.2 KitKat ROM via the Ulefone site using SP Flash Tools. Now the phone says my IMEIs are invalid for both SIM slots and I'm unable to change them.

I've tried changing them via the Engineer Mode AT+ commands but get the message "This command is not allowed in UserBuild" or something similar.

I've also tried changing them with Droid Tools v2.5.3, but nothing sticks.

I'm unclear as to whether root is required or not. In any case, I can't root with SuperSU.

I've tried most things to root, but the only thing that seemed to work was VRoot. I then tried replacing VRoot with SuperSU via both methods listed by gammelobst in a previous post, but seem to be missing something.

Trying these methods, I run the .BAT file and get the message "/system/bin/sh: su: not found" and am not prompted to grant root to ADB.

Can someone please help me rescue this phone from being a paperweight? I'm all out of ideas and all the lingo phones use is new to me.

Thank you from the bottom of my utterly exhausted heart... ;)
[General Questions and Answers] Axelman8:
Hi

Do you have a backup? Guess not

Have you tried to flash the origional 4.2.2 rom from the ulefone website? Mostly this would solve it

Regards

Axelman
[General Questions and Answers] hejra:
Yay

G'day, thanks for the prompt reply.

No -- lesson learnt. :-|

Just tried this, and although the IMEIs weren't restored, I /was/ able to successfully send the Engineer Mode commands, reboot the phone, and keep the proper IMEIs intact. THANK YOU!!! My only question now is: can I keep the IMEIs intact /and/ upgrade to 4.4.2? I've read that 4.4.2 doesn't tolerate those Engineer Mode commands, and that a factory reset will reset the IMEIs...

I also notice that on the Ulefone site [link deleted 'cause I'm new] there are two Kitkats, one explicitly labelled as such and a later-dated one with a gibberish description. I've only tried the latter. Would that make a difference?

Again, thanks for your help!
[General Questions and Answers] Axelman8:
Hi,, just out of curiousity

Why still want 4.4.2 and have the volume, camera and storage bug, when 4.2.2 works out of the box

Just settle down, root your phone and get the proper recovery

Install exposed framework and the desired modules and make this device your own. You dont need 4.4.2 really. Better yet, wait for the 4.4.3 version

Just my thought dude

Regards

Axelman
[General Questions and Answers] Axelman8:
Just to give you something to read and hit you in some direction if you persist to flash 4.4.2

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2737041

Regards

Axelman
[General Questions and Answers] grossera:
The engineering mode works, but on my u7 you have to insert a space either before or after the plus, I can not recall to make the command take.
[General Questions and Answers] xdadevr:
Unfortunately there is no Kit Kat update for Tronsmart P7. Has anyone put Ulefone Kit Kat ROM on Tronsmart P7? I am wondering if the ROM is compatible given that those phones are almost identical.

Would appreciate some feedbacks. Thank you.
[General Questions and Answers] Axelman8:
Hi

See my post #26.

Here you will find your answer

Regards

Axelman