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[Nexus 9 Accessories] jji7skyline:
I will be using my Apple Wireless Keyboard, since it's not being used due to myself using a the wired version with numpad.

I like the typing feel of Apple keyboards, and if you want to get one, they're so common that you'd be able to buy them really cheap.
[Nexus 9 Accessories] rado932:
I'm considering on buying this one: IVSO Slim Bluetooth Keyboard (can't post the link, I'm still 'new') ?

Looks good and its cheap, this might be the original keyboard case killer?

Does anyone have the Nexus 7 version? Is it good?
[Nexus 9 Accessories] janissantony:
What is cheapest blue tooth keyboard anyone found?
[Nexus 9 Accessories] tom1807:
I just received the IVSO BT Keyboard Case (http://www.amazon.com/IVSO-8-9-inch-Ultra-Thin-Bluetooth-Portfolio/dp/B00IZ4WU8S), initial impression, it is good.

The N9 slides inside and holds by a clew which is fixed behind the N9 with velcro.

When the tablet is in landscape mode, it is a little difficult to access the drawer on top, so I moved the N9 a few mm down. Now it works.

The speakers are not covered, access to the headphone plug and the microUSB connector is also available.

The huge advantage (which I have overseen from the description) that the keyboard is not fixed.

You can detach it, so no need to keep it inside the case or you can charge it while having it detached.

The keyboard itself is fixed by magnets and not moving, easy to detach but needs some power.

The Keyboard itself has also a microUSB port for charging.

Connecting to my N9 by Bluetooth was painless and works as it should.

I think I made the right choice

Cheers

Tom
[Nexus 9 Accessories] nsx-r:
Am getting my Nexus 9 real soon. Looking at Amazon choice for alternative BT Keyboard Folio / cover, I saw 3. Are they the same ?

1) http://www.amazon.com/IVSO-8-9-inch-Ultra-Thin-Bluetooth-Portfolio/dp/B00OLQEMHQ/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1418184803&sr=8-3&keywords=IVSO+nexus+9

2) http://www.amazon.com/IVSO-8-9-inch-Ultra-Thin-Bluetooth-Portfolio/dp/B00IZ4WU8S/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1418184803&sr=8-7&keywords=IVSO+nexus+9

3) http://www.amazon.com/IVSO-8-9-inch-Released-Bluetooth-Cover-Will/dp/B00KNKSOPU/ref=sr_1_14?ie=UTF8&qid=1418184803&sr=8-14&keywords=IVSO+nexus+9

If they are different, how different are they ?
[Nexus 9 Accessories] DoesntPostAThing:
To anyone who has gotten their keyboard, or if you are using an Apple keyboard, do you notice that when you type fast occasionally a few keystrokes will suddenly go out of control and start repeating itself? Kind of liiiiiiiiiiikkkkkkkkkkkkeeeee thiiis. It's happened to me on my GMYLE keyboard and my friend's Apple keyboard. Both worked fine on my laptop and my Nexus 5. I did some searching and while others reported that turning off WiFi and disconnecting all other Bluetooth devices helped, for me it made no difference. Anyone else have the same problem?
[Nexus 9 Accessories] marctronixx:
do not see this behavior with the htc official folio...
[Nexus 9 Accessories] singmokjai:
Nexus 9 Keyboard

This keyboard seems nice and affordable! What you guys think?

http://www.amazon.com/Jelly-Comb-Universal-Bluetooth-Smartphone/dp/B00NOE7412/ref=cm_cd_ql_qh_dp_t
[Nexus 9 Accessories] dianestory2:
Looks a little cheap and Chinese... You can tell because of the strange flowers in the last few pictures haha
[Nexus 9 Accessories] ChiTownTech:
Logitech 920 is the best I've used for response and comfort.
[Nexus 9 Accessories] singmokjai:
Nexus 9

I was referring to the $17.99 one lol the one WITHOUT flowers -_-
[Nexus 9 Accessories] marctronixx:
once i saw your post, i picked it up that day. ;)

i had the htc official folio but i just did not like the case, the magnets and overall construction ultimately. i was looking for other solutions and saw your post and BOOM!

I picked up the backlit keyboard here--one thing I wish the htc official had [backlit option]. this jelly comb keyboard is feather light, the buttons do offer me feedback when im typing. none of "thisssssssssss" stuck button nonsense or mistyping a letter i did not type.

there are several colors to choose from and many of the hot keys on the keyboard control some things on the tab, such as the backlight brightness keys.

I have two anker aluminum stands (for home and travel) because i did not want to have the board and case that close to the tablet. i like to have the tablet placed a short distance away (maybe a foot from the keyboard--not possible when the tablet is stuck on the htc case or similar cases) on a sturdy stand and type in my lap at times. this keyboard has thus far filled that.

so have only been using it solid for a short time but it has been doing its job.

worth a serous look to anyone who wants a backlit board at a good price.
[Nexus 9 Accessories] sobaquete:
Hi, marctronixx.

I've been having a look at that backlight keyboard and seems very interesting. I have a question about the size.... according to the comments, this KB is just slightly longer than the N9 and a bit less wider. Is that correct?

I'm asking because I'd like to carry both of them in a single case if possible, so it would be nice if they were the same size.

Thanks!
[Nexus 9 Accessories] marctronixx:
photos attached.

the board is nearly the same size length and width as the nex. multiple colors are a big plus as some are better in certain ambient lighting conditions than others so having more than one color is great.
[Nexus 9 Accessories] sobaquete:
Would you mind measuring it and posting its exact dimensions, please?

Thanks for the info!!
[Nexus 9 Accessories] marctronixx:
Dimensions are 9.29" length x 5.24" width and 0.24" thick.
[Nexus 9 Accessories] singmokjai:
Lol glad you like it mate. Nice pics as well. I'm definitely getting it now lol. Hey you're the same guy who gave me link for RooCase lolol.
[Nexus 9 Accessories] marctronixx:
the ROOOcase rocks!!!! :p
[Nexus 9 Accessories] singmokjai:
Looks nice but I think I'm going with this one. Cheaper and has extra pocket. Both cases should be good ;)

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008RQCCF0/ref=gno_cart_title_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A2YHHPMBONOB6F
[Nexus 9 Accessories] marctronixx:
whatever works...
[Nexus 9 Accessories] abdoz88:
I agree with you 1+
[Nexus 9 Accessories] tjl_48:
I also just received this keyboard. The only issue I have with it is that there is no pads or anything on the bottom of the keyboard. I have it set on the coffee table typing this and it is kinda easy to slide it around. Wish it had some rubber feet or something to keep it in place. Other than that I think it is a great cheap keyboard.
[Nexus 9 Accessories] singmokjai:
Hey marctronixx, does your jellycomb keyboard CAPS lock light work on nex 9? My CAPS lock key works but light doesn't work :( I contacted customer service they said it doesn't work on all Nex 9 after testing it. They offered me a $5.00 credit if I stick with it and if not for a full refund through Amazon. Sadly I really like this keyboard..

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NG8EJOG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
[Nexus 9 Accessories] marctronixx:
Caps led lamp does not light up but the caps key works, so i am experiencing the same result as you. I did not even notice this to be honest.

the charging lamps lights up whilst charging and i think the bluetooth lamp lights up on first pairing, but no led lamps are in use otherwise. :good:
[Nexus 9 Accessories] singmokjai:
I haven't charged mine yet so guess I'll see if the charge light works. Well I can live without the CAPS light, its a good keyboard. Thanks for reponse mate. :laugh:
[Nexus 9 Accessories] marctronixx:
i wrote to amazon the caps lamp did not light up. they gave me 4.00 USD back for my trouble. ;)

would not have known about the led lamp (just didn't pay it attention) had you not brought this to my attention! ;P :good:
[Nexus 9 Accessories] Philaphlous:
Anyone know of a good bt keyboard that's the same width as the nexus 9? I'm wanting to get a cheap one and wondering which one will be around the same size of the nexus 9...
[Nexus 9 Accessories] Ace42:
This is the best one I've found (fits dimensions). Most Bluetooth keyboards like the anker are at least 11" wide.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00C4PFDBA/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A26RQT3MNJSB8M

Sent from my Nexus 9
[Nexus 9 Accessories] disturbd1:
Microsoft BT KB

Not sure if anyone else posted it, but I grabbed this in March, it was about half off on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Uni...&sr=1-2&keywords=microsoft+bluetooth+keyboard
[Nexus 9 Accessories] Ace42:
Is that one really safe? It looks like the device might fall backwards easily.

Sent From Capsule Corp.
[Nexus 9 Accessories] disturbd1:
Most definitely. It's designed to be interchangeable between device types, but where the tablet rests, there's no way it's falling. I suppose if someone purposefully shook the table you were working at or you lived next to a train station, it could be a problem.
[Nexus 9 Accessories] mart35:
Not sure if its has been mentioned but i use Logitech k480, cheap and actually good
[Nexus 9 Accessories] Jezwick:
I went for this one http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00IF5AOMG?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00 keyboard and trackpad work perfectly!!!
[General Questions and Answers] abdua5s:
Hi guys I just bought a new note 3 copy (mediatak) but when I try to sign in to google + it start. Giving me error "which some of your app rely on......"I try to uninstall but there is no uninstall option in setting while I was trying to uninstall and when I try to install it through apk it said same name package exist must delete before what ever and I can't delete Google play service plz anyone help me I tried factory reset but did not work Plz help
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hkbladelawhk:
I keep seeing all these posts worrying about your flash counter. Seriously, who is actually gonna go out of their way to go into DL mode and actually look?
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] EP2008:
Repair depot technicians, that's who! LOL

It's funny actually, I don't even think I have a warranty on my international model, but I still haven't rooted my Note 4...
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sejtam:
I think the bigger drawback of rooting is that OTA updates may no longer happen . Or am I confused there?
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] schlepprock:
I've had two different rooted S3s replaced at Best Buy and they have never checked for anything.

EDIT: But I did revert back to the stock rom before going to BB.
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] EP2008:
What was the reason you brought two S3's back? I'm sure if it was something that needed immediate replacement, they may not bother, but a "regular" repair might involve checking your software/counters.
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] angelky:
I don't really care since mine is far away from Hong Kong, and I think it doesn't support warranty (not too sure). I won't wait even it does, pretty sure it will gonna take over a month to get it fix plus fees. And I always change a new phone after a year, so unless hardware failure, I'm happy to have it even it tripped the Knox~

P.S. I rooted my phone straight away after I unpack it :) Now counted 2 already~
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Batfink33:
Normally rooting and Xposed is the first thing I'd do but I havent done it yet as I'm nervous about the flash counter and losing OTA updates. Really need root though for Viper and Xposed.
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] schlepprock:
The first time it was due to bad modem/radio( bad reception and dropping calls). The second time they couldn't have checked anyway, I destroyed it with a skid steer. But we've taken our kids S3s several times to be replaced and they didn't go into settings or anything like that so I know best Buy at least, doesn't know anything about checking for root.
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] InfiniteRefrain:
On US carriers tripping Knox may be an issue with the 'Full-Price' upgrades (Next, etc.) -- That is how I picked up my N4, but if they look in detail, I would be on the hook for the remainder of the balance even though I had surrendered the phone back to them. There may be a work around / bypass eventually - there were in past phones that utilized counters. I would think there would be one if someone had the knowledge to dump everything and reload after a 'hard wipe'. They need to install them at the factory somehow. :D I am probably grasping at straws as my cooking experience was Windows Phones.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bethnesbitt:
I figured out how to hack the EBR1 on mediatek MTK6572 to increase userdata by merging the fat and userdata partitions. Unfortunatly, this mod does not change the blocks maps, even when editing the scatter text to match the EBR1 hack mod. Here is the post on how it is done.

http://elizabethswikis.blogspot.com/2014/09/tutorial-how-to-increase-partition-on.html

After much searching, finally found out that the blocks maps are probably setup via preloader.bin, which tells /proc/dumchar_info what the blocks are and sizes. Well now I would like to figure out how to hack the preloader, either the bin or preloader_and_dsp, to edit that sections that it matches up with the modded EBR1. Just can't find any information, looked at the preloader.bin and preloader_and_dsp in hex editor and emacs, but that doesn't help me much, am able to see the section where it tells EBR1, preloader, userdata, android, etc... but can't make out how to change those hex values.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bethnesbitt:
Nobody knows

Well, after much searching as to what could possibly be in the preloader.bin and lk.bin for emmc mtk devices, figure that what it probably is are all the .c files that were put into a .bin using the makefile. Well okay, that is great, even better, everybody knows how to make one, yet, nobody knows how to extract it?

Terminal shell command, strings lk.bin, lets me read what exactly the preloader/bootloader is supposed to do, and where the files are pointed to. So for example, know that there is a meta.c and UART.c inside, to name a few, now I would like to get them out.

That seems a bit hard to believe, why would one want to know how to make something they can't take apart later on for bug fixing?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Karthickgandhi:
Refer this tutorial

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2596030&page=8

Regards,

Karthick
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bethnesbitt:
read the post

I don't think you entirely read my post or looked at my blog. ANyways,, for anybody who wants to look at the preloader.bin and lk.bin, this can be done in IDA PRO using the arm little endian option. I've been looking at it myself, figured out that if you use the correct rom/ram size and start address, IDA PRO disembles the files. Only thing is, can't figure out what the start address for a ram file would be.

Now that I have figured out how to read those "BIN" files, how can I get them to load so that I can modify the "/proc/dumchar/" to match my "ALREADY HACKED EBR1".
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Karthickgandhi:
Research and continue your development and make a tutorial for hacking preloader.bin

I have a very basic level knowledge in partitioning etc. Noted now only that the command

--->cat /proc/dumchar_info

doesn't change even after changing the ebr and i have increased the internal app storage memory.

Regards,

Karthick
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bethnesbitt:
Preloader.bin

The post tells how to repartition the EBR1, as for the preloader.bin, well you can disemble it in IDA pro.

Thing is, I got as far as finding where the partitions are, even figured out how to change the values. After exporting it as a raw binary, well that is where I'm stuck. Ida exports it with a .txt extension, needs to be .bin. How would in linux could I convert that using the dd command for a successful flash, aka:

dd if=preloader.txt of=preloader.bin bs=1 skip=????
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Karthickgandhi:
If that's a complete one you can use this command

dd if=/path_of_edited_preloader.txt of=/path_for_new_preloader.bin

Dont need to specify bs,skip,etc

Regards,

Karthick
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bethnesbitt:
Hacking mtk6572 bootloader

I tried that, but it didn't boot when I loaded the modified preloader.bin. Was wondering if it was because:

A. was it because I named it preloader-modified.bin?

B. Is there another place that needs to be modified besided the userdata partition?

The original size is 0x2000000, the full size using the fat and userdata combinded is 0xA7040000. Is there another place that it should be changed? Could not find the fat partition in the preloader.bin, everything except for the FAT size, which is 0x87040000 and the BMPOOL, have to look at that size. When comparing with the dumchar_info & Scatter file, shows all the partition sizes from preloader down to userdata.

Also have a preloader.bin from the manufacturer whree I purchased my phone, that preloader, scatter and EBR1 uses the full userdata no fat size, but the scatter for the other tablet/phone has a fat section with a 0x0 partition size, uses the full userdata and no fat partition. Also, when comparting that preloader with my preloader, same thing, everything right down to the userdata, missing fat and BMPOOL.

Well tomorrow I'll try again, this time doing dd if=preloader.txt of=preloader.bin. The name, preloader-modified.bin may not have worked, since reading through the entire preloader.bin and lk.bin, it directs to flash preloader, uboot, lk < know both are the same, userdata, fat, etc...
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Karthickgandhi:
Got that working???
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bethnesbitt:
decompile bootloader

No, I have been picking it apart for a few hours a day since trying that method.

The dd if=preloader.txt > preloader.bin didnn't work. Then found out there was a way to just apply the patch to the file, thought cool, tried that didn't work either :(.

So now I'm thinking it's how I am trying to load it in IDA PRO. If what some reasearch says, it is an arm-eabbi-gcc, not sure if ida is actually supporting that correctly. There are plenty of TUT on how to compile, but nothing about decompiling.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Karthickgandhi:
Nice.... but are you sure that the dumchar_info is associated with preloader? I doubt the pmt(partition management table)

Part_Name	Size	StartAddr	Type	MapTo

preloader	0x0000000000600000 0x0000000000000000 2 /dev/misc-sd

mbr	0x0000000000080000 0x0000000000000000 2 /dev/block/mmcblk0

ebr1	0x0000000000080000 0x0000000000080000 2 /dev/block/mmcblk0p1

pmt	0x0000000000400000 0x0000000000100000 2 /dev/block/mmcblk0

pro_info	0x0000000000300000 0x0000000000500000 2 /dev/block/mmcblk0

nvram	0x0000000000500000 0x0000000000800000 2 /dev/block/mmcblk0

protect_f	0x0000000000a00000 0x0000000000d00000 2 /dev/block/mmcblk0p2

protect_s	0x0000000000a00000 0x0000000001700000 2 /dev/block/mmcblk0p3

seccfg	0x0000000000020000 0x0000000002100000 2 /dev/block/mmcblk0

uboot	0x0000000000060000 0x0000000002120000 2 /dev/block/mmcblk0

bootimg	0x0000000000600000 0x0000000002180000 2 /dev/block/mmcblk0

recovery	0x0000000000600000 0x0000000002780000 2 /dev/block/mmcblk0

sec_ro	0x0000000000600000 0x0000000002d80000 2 /dev/block/mmcblk0p4

misc	0x0000000000080000 0x0000000003380000 2 /dev/block/mmcblk0

logo	0x0000000000300000 0x0000000003400000 2 /dev/block/mmcblk0

ebr2	0x0000000000080000 0x0000000003700000 2 /dev/block/mmcblk0

expdb	0x0000000000a00000 0x0000000003780000 2 /dev/block/mmcblk0

android	0x000000002bc00000 0x0000000004180000 2 /dev/block/mmcblk0p5

cache	0x0000000007e00000 0x000000002fd80000 2 /dev/block/mmcblk0p6

usrdata	0x0000000040000000 0x0000000037b80000 2 /dev/block/mmcblk0p7

fat	0x000000006fba0000 0x0000000077b80000 2 /dev/block/mmcblk0p8

bmtpool	0x0000000001500000 0x00000000ff9f00a8 2 /dev/block/mmcblk0

Regards,

Karthick
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bethnesbitt:
dumchar

Right now I'm not in linux, so I can't copy and paste so will give a quick summary of what I see when I decompile the preloader.bin.

At the bottom of the preloader in IDA PRO is a list of the partition sizes, everything except for the FAT and BMTPOOL.

It shows, as ascii string, the partition sizes, just giving a bit of what i remember off the top of my head:

0x600000 < preloader

0X600000 < Rom

0x800000 < EBR1

0xA00000

0x1780000 < this is my cache size

0x2000000 < this is my userdata size

ALso the ascii string has

FAT

USERDATA

UBOOT

PRELOADER

BOOT

ANDROIDSYS

Ida isn't disembling it correctly because all the strings should point to an operand, the partition sizes aren't. Today went through though, am trying differant library types using the METAPC option. It took me 2 monts to hack the EBR1, may take my just as long.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Karthickgandhi:
Good luck. Don't forget to share if you hit that jackpot. I am trying to increase my recovery partition but facing some problems. Unlike /system or /data partition it cannot be altered by hacking mbr/ebr. U have any idea?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] boka18:
Hey, I have HTC Desire 310 it uses MTK6582 and it has locked bootloader. I think the bootloader has something to do with the preloader, so if you can help me in some way, pls PM me!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Antagonist42:
Take a look here, it may help http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1959691

This WILL help with how the partitions and security may be working http://www.uefi.org/specifications
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] boka18:
f*ck

doesn't work brother.. idk what is the problem.. This is MTK phone, with locked bootloader by htc.. idk i tried everything and nothing works :(
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Antagonist42:
What do you mean 'doesn't work'? What was it you're looking for? I'm posting info that may help the thread as to partitions, how they work and what different formats can be used.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Antagonist42:
Something to bear in mind is CRC32 once you edit something within partition data, I only stumbled on this looking for something else :D explained a lot and cleared a few things up for me as to why some editing doesn't seem to work.

Try this on Partition info http://www.jonrajewski.com/data/PartitionScheme/Partition_Table_Documentation_Compressed.pdf really useful ;)