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[Android General] VirtualDarKness:
Hello,

I recently purchased an Hudl 2 and did the software updated + installed the Google Now launcher.

I'm often having problems with the touch screen; for example sometimes I have to tap it more than once to actually perform the action I meant to and I'm having problems using a pattern as unlock method because most of the time it is losing what I'm drawing as if I was removing my finger from the screen...

Do you have similar problems or is it a problem with my device? :rolleyes:

Apart from that, I have to say that it is really good value for the money and I like it.

Thanks.
[Android General] H_Mark:
Sounds like an individual device problem, that's well below par for touchscreen performance. Tesco are pretty good about exchanges, you just have to ring the helpline and get a reference number to take into the store.
[Android General] VirtualDarKness:
Thanks H_Mark,

I've got it replaced with a new one as I still was within the first 14 days! So yep, I can't complain of the customer service!

The new one works better, sometime it is not taking all the touches but I can tell the difference compared to the previous one and anyway it seems acceptable so far. Not as accurate as my nexus 5 or the nexus 7 I tried but as I said it is still very good value for the money and I think they did a very good job also from the software point of view (at least for the first time wizard app)

edit: also tried the pattern unlock and now it is definitely working properly! :)
[Android General] bardell3600:
Nice little app in Google Play named "System app remover (ROOT)" works well once rooted. (After installed its name is listed as simply "Uninstall")
[Android General] IchiKiriyama:
This might at first seem like a daft questions but what can you do with the hudl 2 once it's rooted? I am more than familiar with rooting phones. When rooted, are you able to gain access to the device like you would with a rooted phone or is there not that much freedom.
[Android General] IchiKiriyama:
Bump
[Android General] dennissingh99:
Well, you can install Xposed Firmware so that you can pretty much have any custom rom feature in a stock rom
[Android General] Rickav:
Hey there,

I received my Hudl 2 this morning and was met with the following passage a few steps in while performing the first-time set-up instructions:

Now here are a couple of aims, in order of priority, I would like to achieve on this device:

Obtain root (SuperSU).

Upgrade to Lollipop 5.1

While I'm not all that new on the rooting scenario (same username on XDA), my 3 years old Sammy Note 2 was remarkably easy to root via Odin with TWRP and SuperSU zip flash. Been using custom CM12.1 roms for a while now so I've settled into Lollipop quite well too. As such, it would be ideal to have the Hudl 2 running the latest, rooted Lollipop for a consistent experience.

This thread appears to be the most popular and relevant to my aims so I've got that going for me. Also, I've since switched off the tablet before committing to any updates at all. At this point, I'm happy wait for any advice/guidance/tips on how to proceed to a rooted, Lollipop Hudl 2 right from the get-go (none of that older apps baggage either).

Thanks for your time.

Model No: HTFA4B

SC525628

EAN: 5054268752855
[Android General] Pro4TLZZ:
I installed the new Android 5.1 update on my Hudl 2 and i cannot login to SnapChat. I have seen other users report the same problem in the reviews. Do you have any fixes? Would it be possible to downgrade to my old software?
[Android General] bbthebeard:
Answer no. Upgraded my rooted hudl2 to lollipop, lost root and discovered tesco has now closed the fastboot exploit so no way to reflash backup. Device totally locked until somebody finds a fix ,may be never due to lack of interest!
[Android General] rych1981:
Ive had the Hudl 2 several months now, and a few weeks ago got the Lollipop OTA. Its improved a few things, but the battery life is now shocking. The OS is now showing as the most battery use. Even when asleep it appears something is waking the CPU every few mins and killing the battery, it just about lasts a day whilst being asleep and the battery needs charging again, which is highly disappointing. Has anyone else found this?

All I can think of at present is to boot in safe mode and work out one at a time what app is causing it, unless some else knows a quicker way?

Thanks if anyone can help.
[Android General] mk2vr6:
Any news on being able to install windows on one of these? I bought one cheap hoping I could use it to install my vehicle diagnostic programs on it.
[Android General] jhon6655:
hudl 2 is bricked after manual update to lollipop

I tries to do a silly thing and bricked my beloved hudl 2. It is stuck on fastboot mode and cant boot in recovery or boatloader. I am not an expert as they have gathered that from my error. I have found no help in modaco. Can someone help?
[Android General] DudeyGeezer:
Would be a crying shame if no root was found for this fantastic device, it's only flaw is no app space, and root will sort that.

For now, what apps can be removed / disabled? anyone know?
[Android General] droident:
I mostly use root access to speed up my phone and tablet but also get better battery. That means using kernel auditor to set the CPU/kernel on more efficient or quicker governors (great for squeezing more speed out as apps become heavier). Disabling or removing unwanted system apps (like Google bloat or the stock apps I don't use) as to free up space and prevent them from running on the fly in the background.

I usually also moderate what does and doesn't run on the fly - disabling autostarts, wakelocks and services means that generally everything runs a lot quicker since there's less unnecessary stuff I don't use/want running. That also means less device 'wakeups' in deep sleep and super awesome battery times.

All in all, an evening of tinkering but well worth it when you have a device you can set down on a table, come back to a few days later and not had the battery drop off. It's also nice not having to shell out for a new device to get a speed boost or Android upgrade.

Other benefits of rooting include ad blocking and generally just being able to tinker with Android so it's all set up the way you like. Proceed with caution though.
[Android General] IchiKiriyama:
Thanks. The only reason I ask about the amount of functionality you get is because I read on a different post that as the bootloader cannot be accessed, there is a limit to what can be changed on the rooted device. I also read that the hudl OTA updates reverse the root.
[Android General] droident:
If the bootloader can't be accessed it might be that you can't do nandroid backups or flash a custom recovery. Though don't quote me on this. I'm guessing that means it'd be nigh impossible to brick it - since any issues would probably just mean a reflash via PC provided stock firmware files are available.

Root loss is most probably what will happen if you do an OTA update. I don't own a hudl 2 hence some of the guesswork.

I'd say stay on the firmware that isn't root patched and root only if you need a speed boost or fancy a bit of customisation. Just be careful; a fair few times I've had to start from scratch with my phone by flashing the original stock firmware (which means you end up back at square one if you don't have backups). I am on Cyanogen nightlies and update every day though.

Make sure it is possible to easily recover the tablet if something goes wrong before going ahead with any rooting though. On the original HUDL I remember you could hold down a couple of buttons, go into fastboot and then just push stock firmware via RKTools, so make sure that's possible.

Edit: http://www.modaco.com/forums/topic/376349-ok-so-how-can-we-get-lollipop-rooted/

Have you had a look here? :)
[Android General] gdevoy:
I have had a Hudl 2 for 2 years. Initially I just used it for watching videos etc. More recently I have found I can create aps and develop them in Andriod Studio on the Hudl.

If anyone is interested I can post details of my experience.
[Android General] CessnaBroon:
Hi everyone, if you're still there. I've had my Hudl 2 since December 2014. When I start it up, it goes straight into the recovery menu (stock, so very limited). Is there any chance of using Odin with the hudl2? If I can't, I've got basically no chance of fixing it. If anyone knows an alternative method to fix this kind of soft brick, I'd be glad to try.
[Android General] Hudl 2:
Hi,

In case anyone is looking for clear instructions on how to overcome the problem after a factory reset of the Tesco Hudl 1 & 2 you will find them here (works for Hudl 2 as well). Use a date between 27 June 2019 and 26 June 2020 :

HUDL bricked after factory reset and how to fix it - Hey Munky!

I did a factory reset on my HUDL and bricked it. Here's a quick step-by-step guide on how to unbrick it after a factory reset.

www.heymunky.co.uk

Or the same with pictures but remember to use a date between 27 June 2019 and 26 June 2020 :

Rob's stuff - Hudl - Fix

Update 23 May 2023: This mechanism for recovery of a factory reset Hudl 1 no longer works. Due to the Tesco server at https://device.tesco.mobile.com/ no longer responding correctly to requests this technique no longer works and will fail after Step 18. As far as I know my Custom ROM is now the

rob.themayfamily.me.uk

(If this date solution ever fails then another option is to create a new user in the settings menu and reboot into it.)

Post if it works for you
[General Questions and Answers] TheNerko:
Hi,

A have na copy of Galaxy S5 and he use 4.4.2 android version,uut he use a lot of RAM.

Clean master widget show always between 92-98%..

How to reduce it?

He have 1GB of ram.
[General Questions and Answers] TechMinerUK:
Check for background apps and launchers taking up too much RAM, use Nova instead of the stock one if it's running a copy of TouchWiz as that may take up a lot.
[General Questions and Answers] -xCeeD-:
Free ram is waste ram. The point is your device should not lag. That only happens when you totally run out of ram. I would suggest you to use greenify for hibernating useless apps. It will save both your battery and ram.
[General Questions and Answers] tuankhiyeuemi:
Huh...

I think you should uninstall some wasting apps.
[General Questions and Answers] TheNerko:
Here is photo of installed apps...

https://www.dropbox.com/s/qulefw25zokguxn/Screenshot_2014-10-08-20-27-01.png?dl=0

And I always stop some apps in app manager..

And sometimes is lag felt...usually when I return to Home screen...
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] aleodor13:
Hello,

Recentlyi bought this phone:

Model: DOOGEE Mint DG330

Band: 2G: GSM 850/900/1800/1900MHz

3G: WCDMA 850/2100MHz

OS: Android 4.2.2

CPU: MTK6582 Quad Core 1.3GHz

ROM: 4GB

RAM: 1GB

Display Size: 5 Inch Screen

Type: IPS, capacitive touch screen

Resolution: 480*854 pixels

Screen Color: 16000K Colors

I have flash the latest firmware from doogee site and now when i turn on the phone all i can see are lots of lines and i can hear the boot sound.

I tried to flash an older version of firmware and the same thing.

Can anybody help me please??

Regards
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sazman2000:
upgrade

hi

try upgrading to 4.4.2 via doogee.cc .

both software and tool down load there.

sean
[Galaxy Grand Duos i9082 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] ManiRB:
unable to call from contact. when i click contacts nothing happen. please reply with solution.
[Galaxy Grand Duos i9082 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] RichyE:
You're not the only one ;)

Try contacts+ for the time being from the google store
[General Questions and Answers] johnk68:
Hi, I hope someone can help me. I have got an LG Gpad 8.3 tablet and am looking for a cable to connect it to my TV (Micro usb to HDMI), does anyone know where I can buy one from. I have looked on Ebay but cant seem to find one :fingers-crossed:
[General Questions and Answers] TechMinerUK:
It's an MHL adapter: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1080P-Mic..._MobilePhoneDataCables_JN&hash=item27e2c0cb36
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dev002:
Hello devs, I need a flashable zip file for modified semcphone.apk that changes colour with theme accent.... Can anyone provide me the file ? I am on existenz 4.0
[MX Player] milanroubal:
Hi,

I have MKV file, where the subtitle track has this flags set.

Default : Yes

Forced : Yes

But even when the subtitle is marked as forced they are not selected when start the playback and need to be activated manual. Is there any other way how to force the subtitle to be started automatic?
[MX Player] josuearisty:
Very strange case, I havent tried this before.

Try changing

Settings>subtitles>enable embedded subtitles
[MX Player] Crim Soukyuu:
Have you seen this? It should be fixed in the current version, at least it works for me - unless you have embedded subtitle loading disabled.
[MX Player] milanroubal:
Hi, thank you, enabling the settings automatical load subtitles, but all that are marked as default. This is not wanted behaviour. I would like, that the normal subtitles are not showed automatic, but only the ones that are marked as forced (this are usually translations of labels on screen, when somebody intentionally talk foreign language, etc.) Thank you
[MX Player] CDB-Man:
Are your subtitle language preferences getting in the way? Settings > Subtitles > Preferred subtitle language
[Omni Features Development] Psyzed:
Hey guys, first of all thank u for the great work, i was wondering if u could implement the feature for the device to go to sleep when i double tap the lock screen. it does wake up when i tap the the screen while its off but it doesnt go to sleep when i double tap the lock screen. thank u..
[Omni Features Development] mbneimann:
You can enable double tab on home button and select action "Go to sleep". Not the same, but close.
[XDA Assist] jean.michel.78:
hello xda webmasters

i have tried to send a private message but i have no reply i thinks there is a problem sending private messages

on the forum

and i cannot read my messages sent

any idea ?
[XDA Assist] Darth:
Hi,

I'm sure the person just hasn't replied. Also, if you are on a browser or computer, you actually have to check a box to save your message to your inbox. ?
[Desire General] lorenzo273:
Hi Community!

I enjoyed very much the stuff around the HTC Desire in this forum. It helped me to strech my usage for quite some time. However I decided to move on and therefore have two beautifully working Desires waiting for new endevours :).

mod edit: No buying/selling devices on the forum please. We do not have the proper security in place and there is great risk. Please use www.swappa.com for buying/selling devices.

Thanks.
[General Questions and Answers] fuyun1965:
Hi, I would like to know which ROM has HDMI support for Android 4.4.X on a Sony Neo V?

Thanks!

Chan
[ONE Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Unreal900:
Hello Guys,

I use my OPO with CM11S R33, rooted, unlocked and with TWRP.

Everything works very well, but since yesterday 16 o'clock I can't got a mobile signal.

Wifi is already working, I changed nothing.

tried to reboot, wipe cache and dalvik.

restored a backup to an earlier time...

nothing of this works for me.

please give me a help

thanks in advance

best regards

edit--------------------

Update to XR38, doesn't work to.

I got the message: invalid card

but I had a call with my provider congstar and everything works well on there side.
[ONE Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] playya:
restored a backup to an earlier time... Probably what did it - with official 2.8.0.1?

Please do some reading here since this is more than likely your issue http://xdaforums.com/oneplus-one/help/fix-brickloop-audio-fx-fc-efs-corrupt-t2879061

read in here as well - http://xdaforums.com/oneplus-one/development/recovery-unofficial-twrp-2-7-1-0-t2815247

This as well - http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2766186

Unfortunately TWRP has seemed to be at the forefront of wiping IMEI away. If you have backed up your efs then you should be ok but if not please read the sites I gave you and good luck
[ONE Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Unreal900:
thanks for your post, my IMEI is already there and okay.
[ONE Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] playya:
well thats good then now try and clean flash and start from scratch. I am assuming you made sure you APN is correct and all the proper data and mobile settings have been checked off
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] al3x_rov3r:
There is a green oval. What do i do for it's gone?
[General Questions and Answers] tuankhiyeuemi:
I have Movie Cinema App. But Google has been suspended.:crying:

Could I ask, is there any where that I can share my app.

Thank you very much!
[General Questions and Answers] higherway:
apk market ?
[General Questions and Answers] rhmsoft:
You can post it to Amazon App Store, but they also have guidelines for apps.

And also for most of the big smart phone manufacturers, they have their own app stores.

I am not sure why your app is suspended by Google, maybe you can also appeal or correct violations and republish.
[General Questions and Answers] tuankhiyeuemi:
Thank you!

Thank you, due to copyright claim ^^
[Microsoft Surface] mickel2255:
start windows 95 Help on surface rt, really need the program electronic workbench 5.12, via an x 86 emulator, it is not.

I will use bochs, downloaded the BIOS file and VGA in tab CPU put the bad CPU, but still does not work. The configuration file can only be downloaded in the format of the bxrc format, the txt he does not understand. If that happens, put Please setup and working windows 95 image
[Microsoft Surface] GoodDayToDie:
I kind of doubt anybody else is going to bother with the effort needed to get Win95 running (it would run very slowly, although I suppose it was intended to run on very slow CPUs...) on a first-gen Surface RT, but hey, maybe I'm wrong.

Anybody familiar with Bochs configuration want to weigh in on the configuration issue? I never really did much with it.
[Microsoft Surface] mickel2255:
I really need the electronic workbench 5.12 "want to run it in any way, it is not a resource, the minimum requirements in the area of pentium 200 MHz
[Microsoft Surface] GoodDayToDie:
You'll be lucky if you get that equivalent of speed, actually. Typical estimate is order of 10x overhead for emulation, which means each core of the Surface RT is basically like a 130MHz x86 chip. Unless the emulator runs across multiple cores and the program does too (unlikely), you probably won't get much.

Have you considered running it on a real PC and just having the Surface remote desktop into it? Unless you're somewhere without an Internet connection, that's at least a little more likely to work.
[Microsoft Surface] GoodDayToDie:
Deleted due to forum software screwup
[Microsoft Surface] RobbieRobski:
If they can run windows 95 on Android wear, Surface RT is certainly capable. If that's what you want to do, and have the ability to get it done knock yourself out.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZx-LJH5J_I
[Microsoft Surface] GoodDayToDie:
Whether or not it's *possible* to run 95 wasn't really in question - people have, in fact, booted later versions of Windows via emulators - but rather whether it's a practical way to run even a very old program.

If anybody were still maintaining the RT x86 dynamic recompilation layer, I'd say to work on getting it working in that; the performance is a lot better when you don't have to support an entire OS and can execute OS library code in native instructions rather than emulating even the low-level functions. However, I don't think even the source code for that program was ever released. :-/
[Microsoft Surface] wcomhelp:
Weigh in here

What happened? HAHA

Also I would like to weigh in here. You (mickel2255) should have done a simple forum search. Gooddaytodie has a list and in it is an x86 emulator that I tested with electronic workbench 5.12 and it works no problem.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ahsanshah:
I have purchased S4 I9500 from a local shop. I am not sure about the country of origin of the Phone. There is SU app available in phone which means the phone is rooted. Please have a look at the attached screenshots and advise me about the phone. Is it on some custom ROM? I want to install S5 kind of ROM on it. Where I can find suitable ROM for my phone.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DeepankarS:
Ozcan rom v5.2

Or

Hassan rom

But first remember this before flashing..the firmware version of your phone and of the rom which you are flashing should match.

Like you have OLBFNB4, first upgrade to XXUFNH4 then flash ozcan.

You can find in the i9500 developement thread. (Not the i9500 original developement thread)
[General Topics] jesserude1:
First allow me to say sorry for posting this here, mod please move to an appropriate area its almost 6am here, and ive been screwing around trying to get this cell back up.

Initially I have cyanogenmod but it had no access to play store so I got rid of it, then yesterday I did the s4-s5 tweak on youtube which made the phone run like ****.

Finally I tried running a ROM much simpler, however the phone dead and it got stuck with the blue android pirate with the bolt on his stomach.

Now I can use power vol +/_ etc to enter recovery but nothing does anything in terms of taking effect after I choose an option and execute it.

Samsung on screen as well

From what I gather this is a "soft brick"

Seriously I need my cell for work like many of us , and any SOLID links and help would be EXTREMELY appreciated.

Thank you so much, and I look forward to increasing by tech geekiness with everyone

CHeers

-Jesse
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] shem2409:
In this video I will compare the 2 generations of Sony’s compact flagship models from the Z series and show you all of the differences between devices. Will the Xperia Z3 Compact prove to be a worthy successor to the brilliant Z1 Compact?

[YOUTUBE]mW7eYbktArQ[/YOUTUBE]

Video timeline:

00:00 Intro

00:18 Build and design comparison

03:45 Display comparison

04:27 Speaker sound comparison

04:54 Technical specs comparison

05:47 Battery life comparison

06:43 New software features in Z3 Compact

07:43 Camera comparison

09:21 Summary. Is it time to upgrade your Z1 Compact to Z3 Compact?

Full resolution images:

https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0BwNTKFeHypSqcFdkMnVIVTBtZWs&usp=sharing
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] bratusm:
Well...

After watching video, considering everything, I'll not change Z1C for newer model... :angel:
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
The build number makes me think yes, it is on some kind of custom rom. Since it's a I9500 then all ROMs in this I9500 threads should be working on your device. If you are looking for S5 kind of ROM then I suggests OzcanRom by [MENTION=5114639]citymen34[/MENTION] :angel: it works great on my device and contains most of the S5 apps and features. Make sure you make a full backup in recovery first then flash the new rom in case it's not working :victory::victory::victory:
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] galaxys4s5:
ozcan rom is very good use it
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ahsanshah:
Thanks for your reply. Other Issue is that when I boot into recovery it takes me to a recovery other than CMW or TWRP . I suppose it is on stock revcovery. How to take it into TWRP recovery
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
You need to download Odin and flash TWRP through Odin.

Click the Odin3 v3.07 file to start Odin. Auto Reboot should be selected by default. If not, select it and only select Auto Reboot and also make sure re-partition is not selected.

Power off your phone. Then hold the power button and volume down until you see the warning screen then press volume up button to get to download mode

Now connect your phone to the computer. You will see the com port light up when Odin recognizes your phone. Press the PDA button, browse to the TWRP .tar file and select it.

Finally press start :victory:

Press thank if I help you :angel:
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ahsanshah:
In download mode I see product name SPH-L720. Is it same like I9500?