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[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bnight:
Yes but not all the functions of your phone work that way.

Ad blocker sounds like a good idea for your data plan however I have 1 GB of data per month and unlimited after that but with lower speed and my actual data usage is like 200-300 MB per month with ads so this is not something that I really need and the apps that I use needs this ads in order to support them self.

About backup when my S4 mini LCD screen goes black I still had the ability to move my data via usb cable and Kies so when I take my S5 I spend probably 30 minutes to download back my backup from the S4 Mini and the only thing that I needed was to install my applications because of the newer android version of the S5.

However I do think that a lot of stuff is not working as it should be on custom roms.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wmwamidi:
The question should be: Why root a NEW Phone? As phones get older, manufacturer support ceases, one roots the phone to install new custom firmware.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Hellscythe:
xposed framework.

And with this new root method I don't have to worry about tripping KNOX and losing warranty.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Goldie:
Why oh why do people always just talk about cm based rom's. I root my device to provide custom rom's comparable to cm in terms of customisation whilst keeping everything Samsung based working.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bnight:
Because this is the most mainstream custom rom available.

As I say when I buy my phone I spend some time with his UI if I don`t like it I don`t buy the phone.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] soloilmeglio:
X-Note team rooted the galaxy s5 to have floating windows and note 3 features, multi dpi and a unique look

here the screenshots eh eh http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2724138

Inviato dal mio SM-G900F utilizzando Tapatalk
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sarbe:
There are custom roms with everything working, to say otherwise with no experience is untrue.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Goldie:
That's my point. Maybe I should rephrase. Custom rom's aren't all source built.

As you say you spend a lot of time with its UI. This is why we made you able to change every aspect of that should you desire rather than just one or two preset themes. :p

All whilst keeping the Sammy S5 stuff and adding some extra cool stuff like hardware key mapping etc...

You should try it... It will give you the freedom to style your UI how you like whilst still keeping touchwiz and without breaking the stuff you mention. You don't even have to install xposed
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mediumsteak:
OP has a valid point - these days top tier smartphones are rather well-designed and tested.

I had to exchange 2 Samsung Galaxy Note 3's due to hardware failure. If I have rooted than I would have incurred a major loss due to void warranty. Now I am using an S5 and have no longer have the intention to root.

Having the privilege to exchange/take back your device is critical due to the hundreds of components in your device that could potentially malfunction.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] turbosrrgood:
To be honest, I'm a little surprised by this question considering you are a Linux admin. You should know full well the benefits root provides in terms of being able to do anything you need to configure the OS to suit your needs.

I was perfectly happy with the S5 without root, however I am very happy to now have it. It allows me to do simple, yet helpful things such as unlock the tethering features for unlimited users, changing soft key configurations, enabling writing to the SD card by 3rd party apps, and eliminating annoying pop ups such as the headphone volume notification. Among many many more things. Bottom line, as others have stated, it lets you use your phone as you please. Simply a better experience.

ROMs aren't even part of the equation when we are talking specifically about root.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] daxecutioner24:
Your paying for insurance yes, no reason why the phone couldn't have been lost or stolen. Fixing your voiding warranty issue
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MadManMark:
Because they are the most popular type of ROM
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dragon135:
1. To restore/backup apps and their saved data when changing new phone or after factory reset. So I dont need to play the games from zero again. I use titanium backup

2. To allow/disallow which app can access internet. I use android firewall.

3. To block annoying adds from app. I use Addaway

4. To see battery statistic, checking which app causing battery drain, wakelock, wakeup. I use betterbatterystats or wakelock detector

5. To modify some xml system parameter or modify theme/look. Example: cannot write to external sd card just modify the xml.

6. Too change minimum cpu frequency or other features.

Maybe there is more. Root is very important to me.

Sent from GT-I9500
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bnight:
For your first point did you try to use KIES for taking backup of your phone or there was a new application in the S5 called smartswitch which I didn`t used just because i migrated from S4 Mini and used my KIES backup.

Blocking adds is good idea if you are on a limited data plan (I`m not) but this brings the other question for what exactly people use more then 1GB of mobile data ?

For me the battery life of the S5 is really good lately I put a software that drain my battery as hell but I usually keep the number of apps to minimum and even with all functions like network access and stuff turned on battery easy last a day or two so no issue there.

Changing some of the system bhaviour like writing to SD Card is actually important as for example my file manager is not working as it should be now but besides that don`t really see the reason to root your device.

I have tethering as a function on my phone but I doubt I will use it ever for more then 2-3 devices at a time and I think the current limitation is 8 devices.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] vishal1404:
hey guys i know i am very late to update xperia neo v to stock ics build.... i am still on gingerbread....thats why i am having some doubts

i downloaded pc companion then connected my phone and it shows an update....so my question is that wether i could update my phone solely through pc companion or i need to use flash tool and download ftf file and all that stuff

if some1 could help me!!!
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Attitude.SSJ:
Pc companion should be enough to update...
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] gary714:
Ok,so here we go...my mother-in-law gave me her transformer prime w/keyboard.She was doing a factory reset and got impatient....thats right it wont boot...boots to cwm 5.5.0.4...nothing else.I can get it to run recovery and watch it load files...but thats it when it says restore complete it reboots to cwm recver screen,interesting but get better entertainment watching knoppix update.Installed adb and fastboot but the pad is not detected...ran command line adb shell...just get no device connected.Talking to asus customer support almost made me throw everything i have they make at the cat.I just want to get it up and running but do not know whats been done to it.....so does my cat have a shiny new dinner plate or can it be revived?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] lj50036:
Hey mate, shoot me an email @ jl52741@gmail.com

Let see if we can get you back to good :)

Thx Josh
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] gary714:
many thanks

many thanks josh....so everybody knows,this guy spent a couple hours with me and paved the way to my cat having to stick to the old cat dish...my prime is up and running....thanks Josh and thanks to everyone...peace ya'll
[Android General] sparkly81:
Thank you for the info :victory: if you find other update please share :D did you notice some weird things :eek:? like desktop icons disappear randomly, fast battery drain an when you are on 10% last more, if you update supersu app can't update su binary, see ya!
[Android General] gooplusplus.com:
I never had icons disappear but maybe because I don't use the Teclast tUI launcher. I had no problem with the much better Nova launcher.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.teslacoilsw.launcher

I did decide that Teclast's less than ideal internal memory management required something better than the built-in Android App2SD method used by utilities like Clean Master, SD Maid, All-in-One Toolbox, and AppMgr III. These utilties are only able to move a small proportion of apps to the internal SD card. If you plan to install lots of apps, you need something better like Link2SD.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.buak.Link2SD

To use Link2SD, your tablet must be rooted and you need to divide an external microSD card into two "primary partitions", (1) one FAT32 (Windows) partition and (2) one EXT4 (Linux) partition. I used Partition Wizard's free "MiniTool" partition manager:

http://www.partitionwizard.com/free-partition-manager.html

I used a 16GB class 10 micro-SD card. I made the first (FAT32) partition 14GB and the second (EXT4) partition 2GB.

2GB is probably far more than enough for moved apps and linking used by Link2SD, especially if you go to Link2SD Settings and change preferred Move2SD location to "Internal".

I plan to leave this 16GB micro-SD card in my Teclast P78HD permanently. (The reason: if this external SD is not present while the tablet is active, you are likely to really screw up some links and changes made by Link2SD. Your moved apps may be considered either missing or corrupted.)

Using Link2SD, I can now move almost all "user apps" from "internal storage" to (external) sdcard, apps that cannot be moved by these other utilities. I can also "really" uninstall most of the unwanted Chinese apps that other utility programs claim to uninstall but actually fail to do so.

I am not certain if this is correct, but I tend prefer to use Link2SD's "move2SD" method and not Link2SD's "link" method because (1) links may be more vulnerable to corruption (2) links may add possible overhead that "could" slow things down or use more memory. If this is wrong, I hope that someone who is more experienced with Link2SD can correct me.
[Android General] helmuteke:
Is there another download location for the firmware ??

Download breaks after 65Mb
[Android General] gooplusplus.com:
This appears to be the same site with a different URL:

http://dl.vmall.com/c0ckts308s

I downloaded in the early morning at 2AM PST.

Alternate link to the Allwinner PhoenixSuit (Windows to Android) firmware "installer" software:

http://www.gooplusplus.com/minmedia...5)-Android4.4.2-V2.03/升级程序/PhoenixSuit_CN.msi
[Android General] stillka:
Hi, but could you also upload new firmware on google drive or dropbox?

I have 4kb/s download speed and it always fail after approx.1mb - for me no way to update to 2.03 :((((

Thank you!
[Android General] gooplusplus.com:
A link to the P78HD firmware 2.03 img plus 2 zipped files: (1) PhoenixSuit firmware installer and (2) Kingo root installer.

https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B7zFYhiYFlqTaDdVX3JxNVVWQ0U&usp=sharing
[Android General] stillka:
Hi, thank you!

I am really looking forward to root and update the FW on this tablet.

Did you also optimized it somehow? (modify of build.prob etc..)

I think there is lot of space for optimization because device is laggy in normal 2D mode, more that my old 1 core 512MB memory phone on Android 4.4. Also kernel is pretty old on original FW 1.1.2, CPU is underclocked (looks like)....

Otherwise it's good tables, screen is great, resolution is ideal for web browsing. I don't play games so 3D performance is not a problem for me.

HD movies are played smoothly and OK
[Android General] stillka:
Hi,

I have problem root the device, your kingo_android_root.zip archive is "infected" regarding google drive:

"Sorry, this file is infected with a virus

Only the owner is allowed to download infected files."

I have tried to root over version I downloaded from internet but it doesn't work, it detect that device is already rooted (not true) and re-root is not successful. :(

Any idea? What version of Kingo root do you have tested and it's working OK?
[Android General] gooplusplus.com:
It is not infected. Rooting software typically contains methods to bypass security so you may get a false positive.

Here's the direct download link: http://www.kingoapp.com/android-root/download.htm

For rooting, make sure that you have enabled "USB debugging" in your tablet's Settings -> Developer options

Connect to a USB 2.0 port if possible and not a USB 3.0 port.

Swipe down from top of the tablet's screen to see notifications.

The bottom line notification will probably be 'Connect as ...'

Click that line and make sure that 'USB large storage' is checked (not MTP or PTP)

Swipe down again from the top line notification may say 'USB connected'

Click that line and click 'Turn on USB storage'

After it is "really" connected, try the Kingo Root software again.

If "ROOT" or "ROOT AGAIN" works, then you're done.

If not, disconnect the USB cable and reconnect a few seconds later. Try again.
[Android General] stillka:
Hi,

I have found that I must turn on "USB Storage", then it's rooting really successful :)

So correct procedure is:

- turn USB debugging ON

- select "USB large storage" in "USB computer connection" pop-up

- >> activate USB storage in "USB connected" pop-up << (this was missing in my previous attempt)

After that, rooting is succesfull!

I have removed over 20 applications and now I have 13862 score in AntutuX. In older fw was around 11000.

There is also possible to overclock CPU from default 1200Mhz up to 1450Mhz. For me, 1350Mhz is max. stable.

So I can finally recommend this tablet, it's great ☺

Now it would be great to figure out how to enable CWM...
[Android General] chunyun:
Great! thanks for the info!

I was able to upgrade and root the P78HD on hand but some of the apps which I removed, eg. PPTV,baiduIME, etc, get restored back on reboot. any idea why and what is the culprit?
[Android General] stillka:
Yes, those application are always re-installed during the boot because they are in special directory "/system/preinstall"

Uninstall them and go to this directory and remove them forever! :)
[Android General] chunyun:
Thanks! Yeah, removed!

So far not bad except some intermittent lag and battery drain a bit fast. Have to use for a few more days for sure.
[Android General] stillka:
With Nova launcher installed, everything is quite smooth and fast. 13000+ in AntutuX is more than acceptable for that price :)

And the screen is really great for web browsing!

I am now looking for more optimization through build.prop tuning.
[Android General] stillka:
I have tried enable ART but it's not working, It hang during the boot. :(

back to dalvik....
[Android General] gooplusplus.com:
If I remember right, when you uninstall pre-installed apps like PPTV by using Link2SD, they are permanently removed.

BTW, I recently rooted my Motorola Moto E (Kingo Root did NOT work for this device). Based on my experience with the Moto E, I changed my mind about which method (1) Move2SD or (2) Linking to use with Link2SD. I find that I now prefer the "link" method and it seems to work without problem, perhaps because links are made on an EXT4 partition.
[Android General] stillka:
Some applications are missing in google play store for me, like google+

Do you have same experience?
[Android General] chunyun:
Yup, the same, I do not see Google+ in my play store
[Android General] stillka:
I was able to manually install apk after I copied some missing files from my smartphone so it's running ok now, question is how to fix market generally...

update: I have installed "Market_Unlocker_3.5_PRO_FULLY_UNLOCKED.apk" and set correct Country, clear Google Store cache/data and now I see all apps including Google Plus.
[Android General] BorNom:
Hello. Do you have locked 31 fps afrer firmware upgrade? Thanks
[Android General] stillka:
how to check this?
[Android General] BorNom:
For example, show results of "NenaMark2". Results will be stable 31, if fps locked. If not, it will be more than 31
[Android General] stillka:
my result is 46,5 fps
[Android General] chunyun:
There is a firmware update: V2.06

dl.vmall.com/c04cywnli6
[Android General] stillka:
great, thank you for the information, downloading (really slow, 100kb/s), is there any change log?
[Android General] chunyun:
I translated the changelog:

1. adjusted battery parameters, improved battery display

2. disabled 4K multi display

3. fixed some bug related to the built-in camera app

4. fixed some bug for lockscreen password input

5. optimized system in general
[Android General] stillka:
hmm, points 1 and 5 looks good, still downloading... :P
[Android General] chunyun:
superSU keeps complaining the binary is out-dated, how do I install superSU without custom recovery?

I tried:

1. uninstall and update via playstore, failed

2. mount /system rw via apps (ES file explorer / busybox installer) then install from superSU, failed

any idea?
[Android General] gooplusplus.com:
I upgraded to firmware v2.06 in the same way as v2.03 using the same Allwinner PhoenixSuit (Windows) software as cited in my original post. This time I chose the "no format" N option.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2785014

After the firmware upgrade, I lost my root and used the Kingo software to "root again".

Since I had used Link2SD (instead of App2SD) to move some of my apps to external SD, I had to run Link2SD again to get some of my app links back. First, I clicked on the upper left ≡ and clicked Recreate Mount Scripts (EXT4) and rebooted.

After reboot, I ran Link2SD again and clicked ≡ and relinked app and library files and then clean up 2nd partition and cache. After exiting Link2SD I rebooted again and all was back to normal.
[Android General] stillka:
in new fw 2.06 it's 31fps, they locked fps again...one of battery optimization steps [emoji1]

AntutuX - 13180 (fw 2.06)
[Android General] santroph:
I can't seem to install the ADB drivers for this tablet, no matter what I do.

I have windows 8, and sadly I have no other OS to try right now.

I have Android SDK since I'm a developer, and all other devices work fine with Google standard ADB USB Drivers (Nexus 5, Nexus 7 2013, Nexus 10 and HTC One M7)

I guess it is a problem with my device or something wrong with Windows 8.

I have also tried the compatibility mode for W8, W7, Vista and even XP (all SP in all versions).

Am I missing something here?

Since it is not detected and a SBD Android device, the upgrade program cannot detect it and does nothing for me.

Whenever I try to run any version of the AllWinner program, Chinese or English, it does try to install USB drivers but gives me an error.

Also, when I try to force the install, Windows tells me the drivers must have been tampered and do not let me install them.

Shouldn't the default USB ADB drivers work?

Regards,

Santroph.
[Android General] stillka:
Hi,

fortunately I don't have Windows 8.x but Windows 7 at work, no problem with adb at all.

Also at home on Debian Linux no problem with adb.

What about try boot to Linux from usb key and at least check if adb is working OK on Linux?

Then you can be sure that it's no device problem but OS/driver?
[Android General] jaavaa:
Hi,

thanks for the rooting instructions!

Is there any way to remove the "sd card is mounted" icon from the taskbar? I have SD card inside the device, and the notification just sticks there..

I also noticed that "tablet idle" is consuming battery like 1%/h. Wifi is off during sleep. Any idea what this could be?
[Android General] corfou:
[MENTION=338226]Java[/MENTION]a : I have the same stupid label in the taskbar on 2.06 rooted version.

I've give a try to the google now launcher, far better than the Tui
[Android General] abhoriel:
ah. the FPS limit is annoying.

Is there any good reason to use v2.06 above the previous version then?
[Android General] stillka:
2.03 is fine, use it if don't want fps lock :P
[Android General] gooplusplus.com:
I use the Google Now launcher on my Motorola Moto E phone, but it will not install on the Teclast P78HD.

Except for Google Now's always active Google voice-recognition search, I prefer the Nova launcher anyway.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.teslacoilsw.launcher&hl=en
[Android General] abhoriel:
my tablet recently arrived, I'm in China currently so ordered it more directly.

It came preinstalled with the 2.06 firmware. its a pretty decent tablet, especially for the price (I paid 500RMB, including shipping, case + other accessories). the screen in particular is excellent.

my only mild complaint is that the user interface is not quite as smooth as say my phone. Has anyone found any way round this? forcing GPU acceleration doesn't seem to help.

thanks!
[Android General] stillka:
nova laucher can help + rooting and uninstalling pre-installes apps you don't want
[Android General] TheJokeroid:
Location impossible

Hi,

I am unable to activate location services. (Position) Someone have a solution?

Thank you!
[Android General] TheJokeroid:
unwanted Chinese apps

Originally Posted by gooplusplus.com View Post

Using Link2SD, I can now move almost all "user apps" from "internal storage" to (external) sdcard, apps that cannot be moved by these other utilities. I can also "really" uninstall most of the unwanted Chinese apps that other utility programs claim to uninstall but actually fail to do so.

Could I know what apps you have moved without hassle?
[Android General] corfou:
I cannot choose SD as default storage and pics stored on SD as not visible in the gallery.
[Android General] notehaha:
Hi folks.

I do wonder why you guys said the P78HD's antutu score is about 10,xxx and 12,xxx

BUT, i saw this model reviewed on Youtube : watch?v=WQZUhpRkeVc

it shows about 18,xxx score.

any idea? or the Chinese reviewed by the website is FAKE???
[Android General] stillka:
yes it's fake, real performance is much lower, use AntutuX to get "not optimized" results :)
[Android General] notehaha:
**** !!

i just order one from AliExpress
[Android General] stillka:
It's nor bad tablet, good 2d/3d graphic performance, but slow CPU.

So it could be good for games but only 1GB RAM is main limitation for new games. But it's good for movies and youtube :P
[Android General] notehaha:
My propose is to use it as ebook reader and web. Does this p78hd suit for?
[Android General] stillka:
Display is great, the resolution, brightnes...but CPU/RAM is main limitation for fast browsing with lot of open pages.

Also battery life is poor. It's good tablet for that money, but not great. You will see.

As first step I suggest to root it and remove chinesse malware applications...this give you more memory and speed.
[Android General] siropchik:
alwinner..

I have onda v972...Alwinner31 is a very bad cpu...bad optimization. Not buy it.
[Android General] liquidini:
Hello.

I would like to buy this tablet for a car/tablet intergration...

Does otg works ok?

have you tried any usb devices?

I would like to add a usb dac :)

thanks in advance
[Android General] tikilou:
OTG work fine !

Anybody know where i can download CWM/TWRP recovery for this tablet ?

It seem be the same hardware of this onda tablet => http://www.arctablet.com/blog/forum/onda-v972/roottwrp-recovery-onda-v972-allwinner-a31/?lang=fr
[Android General] tikilou:
dump of tablet here => http://xdaforums.com/android/general/dump-tablet-teclast-p78hd-7-retina-t2914160

Recovery partition is present too !
[Android General] Meins321:
+tikilou

your files are down, but wouldn't a backup partition mean that we can get more space on the tablet if we erase that? (if you can flash it via usb and bootloader?)

can anyone make a youtube video and show the outside and "fast" it is in real life use, i feel like the chinese seller faked the videos by a high margin