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[Teclast X98 Air 3G] tecknight:
Your questions and answers:

1. Do I have to root my device to wipe and replace my ROM? NO

2. Do I need to upgrade the BIOS to the Version 2.2 to load the Lollipop ROM? I assume you mean 2.02. NO

3. The Manufacturing Flash Tool does not give any meaningful error messages that would allow troubleshooting. So why do I get stuck during the first few lines in the updating process? What lines are you talking about ? Please post your MFT log. log files should be located in C:\MFLASH_LOGS

Now I have some questions for you.

Did you install BIOS 2.02 or not ? you seem to indicate that you installed it in Windows, but it's failing in Android. Once 2.02 is flashed by any method, there is no need to flash it again.

What instructions did you follow to install MFT ?

What instructions did you follow to attempt to flash your Android ROM & which ROM are you trying to flash ?

Have you installed the latest Intel adb drivers on your Windows PC ?

Update: I just looked at your error log. Based on what I see there, I suggest these troubleshooting steps:

First try downloading and running this on your PC with MFT installed.

Download MFT timeout Fix

1. Extract archive to a folder on affected PC

2. Right click on 3-RunAsAdmin-ApplyCustomConfig.bat, select Run as Administrator

Batch file will apply MFT custom configuration in 2 INI files.

3. Try MFT again and see if it works.

If it still has the same problem, then go to Control Panel->Programs and Features and uninstall the Intel iSoC drivers

Then do this:

Install adb drivers for your X98

Once you are done, reboot your Windows PC and try flashing your X98 using MFT again.

Don't forget the last step.

You need to install the new Android drivers and let the installer remove the old drivers, then reboot the system.
[Teclast X98 Air 3G] hbeil:
Darn Android

1. Do I have to root my device to wipe and replace my ROM? NO Thank you

2. Do I need to upgrade the BIOS to the Version 2.2 to load the Lollipop ROM? I assume you mean 2.02. NO Yes 2.02

3. The Manufacturing Flash Tool does not give any meaningful error messages that would allow troubleshooting. So why do I get stuck during the first few lines in the updating process? What lines are you talking about ? Please post your MFT log. log files should be located in C:\MFLASH_LOGS I tried to add a screenshot, but am not allowed. So I added the URL in three lines, but here is what the tools is displaying. The logs just say fail all over.

09/23/15 13:14:35.178 INFO : Manufacturing Flash Tool V 6.0.2 (build on Fri Feb 15 12:04:32 MST 2013)

09/23/15 13:14:35.224 INFO : Loading settings from C:/ProgramData/INTEL/Manufacturing Flash Tool.ini

09/23/15 13:14:35.240 INFO : Using Qt version: 4.8.1

09/23/15 13:14:35.240 INFO : Using XFSTK version: 1.3.6

09/23/15 13:14:35.287 WARNING: Please select a flash file...

09/23/15 13:15:10.029 INFO : Loading Flash file (C:/Users/Hartmut/Desktop/Teclast-Werkzeuge/X98_Air_3g_android_5.0_mirek190_v5.0/ROM/flash-system_only_WIPE_DATA.xml)

09/23/15 13:15:10.029 INFO : GP_Flag is set to 0x80000045

09/23/15 13:15:10.060 INFO : Ready to flash!

09/23/15 13:15:22.576 INFO : Port 0/0/4 #0: IFW flash started - SN : Baytrail0113D5C2

09/23/15 13:15:22.576 INFO : Disabling xFSTK wipe out ifwi option

09/23/15 13:15:22.576 INFO : Disabling xFSTK Misc DnX

09/23/15 13:15:30.956 WARNING: Port 0/0/4 #0: Retry IFW Flashing - Serial: Baytrail0113D5C2

09/23/15 13:15:31.970 WARNING: Port 0/0/4 #0: Retry IFW Flashing - Serial: Baytrail0113D5C2

09/23/15 13:15:32.984 ERROR : Port 0/0/4 #0: IFW flash failed - SN : Baytrail0113D5C2

Now I have some questions for you.

Did you install BIOS 2.02 or not ? you seem to indicate that you installed it in Windows, but it's failing in Android. Once 2.02 is flashed by any method, there is no need to flash it again. ----->>> Ahhh Great!!! This information was missing. I installed it sucessfully on windows. No need to fiddle in Android - maybe this is the reason why it is failing?

What instructions did you follow to install MFT ? - I followed the instructions from this forum.

What instructions did you follow to attempt to flash your Android ROM & which ROM are you trying to flash ? I did pretty much wat has been shown in this popular video . Install all tools one after the other. I installed the latest version of ADB drivers on windows as well.

Have you installed the latest Intel adb drivers on your Windows PC ? Yes

I am trying to load the ROM X98_Air_3g_android_5.0_mirek190_v5.0.

The tablet is in Programming mode, the MFT is recognizing it. I also found the missing instructions on how to find the values for MY PID for the tablet and for the Android partition, added it into the MFT and MFT gives up after 3 trys.

Imagine Ipads being updated that way....

Thanks so much for the reply. Really apreciated
[Teclast X98 Air 3G] tecknight:
These are the instructions I recommend:

Install and Configure the Intel Manufacturing Flash Tool on a Windows Host PC

Flash a custom Android image (ROM) to your X98 Air device

Also, check my previous post. I added some steps for you to try.
[Teclast X98 Air 3G] hbeil:
I'll give it another try

Thanks man. I'll re-install the Intel tool add the configuration and give then report. If it fails again, I'll have an X98 Air 3G for sale.
[Teclast X98 Air 3G] mirek190:
Try to delete baterry stats fom /data .
[Teclast X98 Air 3G] siezed:
Yea, at this point I'm almost positive its a bios issue, related to the dual battery in the tablet and the bios only reporting one battery at times. I really don't know where to go from here, but yes this exact thing happens to me as well.
[Teclast X98 Air 3G] Crazy_Oni:
Or use Battery Calibration''

This will do the same like deleting the battery stats file
[Teclast X98 Air 3G] diladroid:
I read the post before, but that was not the solution for me
[Teclast X98 Air 3G] G3n3R4L:
the more important is the bios working only on 1.33 not 2.15 !! this is so bad :( .... but still i think it's a bios and 64bit system
[Teclast X98 Air 3G] petruccig:
I did it ;)
[Teclast X98 Air 3G] rafal85:
Hi,

Anyone form Poland have successfully run aero2 on X98 Air 3g on Windows? I tried but with no success. If anyone can help I would appreciate!

Thanks
[Teclast X98 Air 3G] SUMMERBREEZE:
1) Please first check the back cover of the tablet and Tell us the device ID

2) Please, dont install anything and make a driver backup and share it with us, you can use Double Driver software as free

the link : http://www.boozet.org/dd.htm

a guide for how to use it :http://www.tech4more.com/2014/03/backup-restore-drivers-backup-software.html

3) Please dump your windows bios and share it with us

Please follow the procedure on post #3 from the first page (the one without root device)

Instead of this command : /FPT -F X98Air3G.bin

You must use /FPT -D C8J7BIOS.BIN
[Teclast X98 Air 3G] marstolars:
I try use 3G network Aero2 on my Teclast x98 Air 3G Windows (id: c6j7) but with out success too. There is no place for put ATM point data. Maybe somebody has windows software for 3g modem for putting special GSM network configuration3. Native windows drivers do not see network.

Marcin S.
[Teclast X98 Air 3G] rafal85:
on my C6J6 is the same. Hopefully some one have the solution.
[Teclast X98 Air 3G] marstolars:
I have Teclast x98 Air 3g with oryginal Windows 8.1 (id c6j7).

I found a few problems.

- no possibility to set special configuration for 3g modem,

- HDMI output doesn't work,

- it is impossible to listen music by Bluetooth headphones. You can pair headphones but music has a lot of brakes in audio track.

Anybody can confirm compare problems?

Marcin S.
[Teclast X98 Air 3G] trikst3r:
Here's a mirror for those who can't access teclast forum: https://mega.co.nz/#!OVEjnLIT!IAgavB9tb6hmiigDsUml2RhRftPsUCT0C603-oFrLZQ
[Teclast X98 Air 3G] petruccig:
c6j7?.... Dear Marstolars you are our Messiah! :p

We were looking forward to a user who had the model c6j7. We need your bios dump like the water in the desert! :D

Please, make a driver backup and share it with us, you can use Double Driver software as free:

the link : http://www.boozet.org/dd.htm

a guide for how to use it :http://www.tech4more.com/2014/03/bac...-software.html.

Please dump your windows bios and share it with us asap.

Please follow the procedure on post #3 from the first page (the one without root device)

Instead of this command : /FPT -F X98Air3G.bin

You must use /FPT -D C7J8BIOS.BIN

Thanks a lot in advance for your support!
[Teclast X98 Air 3G] Informatic:
Take a look here, maybe?

[YOUTUBE]UkfGURixo_E[/YOUTUBE]

TL;DW long press on 3G connection in connections bar → View connection properties → Profile

I'm wondering if Aero2 works with that device too.
[Teclast X98 Air 3G] Hendrickson:
So we are yet to confirm if the new c6j7 or c8j7 Air 3G has a 60hz screen?
[Teclast X98 Air 3G] supercowz:
1)i read c6j7, C7J8BIOS.BIN

please all .. is C8J7 ......... please pay attention, or we will get lost ... :p:o

3) why give http://www.boozet.org/download.htm (both offcial dl link are dead ... cant dl ... u can try u will see)

here direct link to the last version, work great allready test it and made win pro iso with backuped driver..

my dropbox

http://www.mediafire.com/download/h566tohwfmcgif8/double_driver_4.1.0_portable.zip

or softpedia

http://www.softpedia.com/get/System/System-Info/Double-Driver.shtml
[Teclast X98 Air 3G] SUMMERBREEZE:
i think he didnt mean that he has c6j7 device with preinstalled windows. propably he installed windows later. propably he has 48 hz issue too, also he says his HDMI doesnt work
[Teclast X98 Air 3G] SUMMERBREEZE:
your dropbox also doesnt work for me, check the attach below
[Teclast X98 Air 3G] supercowz:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/3pk3l1r3v6ya6zr/double_driver_4.1.0_portable.zip?dl=0

is ok now ??? .... stupid dropbox .....

http://www.mediafire.com/download/h566tohwfmcgif8/double_driver_4.1.0_portable.zip
[Teclast X98 Air 3G] Estiui:
Guys, have you tested lowering the native resolution (I'm thinking on Windows now) to try to save battery and enhance the general performance of the tablet? Is it worth it? I mean, probably a high resolution (but lower than retina) would help on both saving battery and speeding up the device with almost no noticeable loss of quality in the screen, right?
[Teclast X98 Air 3G] SUMMERBREEZE:
guys, have you checked here ?

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/mobile-broadband-from-start-to-finish

I live in Poland too and planning to use Aero2 with Windows in my tablet. As far as i know, aero2 is working fine with Android, so im sure it will work with windows too.

confirmed it is working, please check this polish forum :

http://telchina.pl/teclast-x98-air-3g-vs-teclast-p98-air-t11917-72.html#p130170

[MENTION=5007424]majkel_94[/MENTION] , please give us more information about Aero 2

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of course it will help to the battery, and also the games will be more smooth and fast, more FPS. BUT is it worth to all? it is up 2 you
[Teclast X98 Air 3G] Estiui:
What do you mean with it being worth to all? I guess the best option (at least for me) would be to lower the resolution if I want to save battery or use heavy software and setting it back to retina when watching a FullHD movie, for example :cowboy:
[Teclast X98 Air 3G] rafal85:
Well the problem is, that I can't change anything within the Mobile Broadband category. I shows me that there is available network ( PLUS (UMTS)) and that's it. I can't connect, I can't change any settings it only seats there! I can not share any screens with you right now. I have windows 8.1 Pro installed with all drivers in.
[Teclast X98 Air 3G] kosidroid:
is it possible to downgrade bios again? afair downgrading bios was never a good idea in general....
[Teclast X98 Air 3G] Lordof9:
I tried it two times with this App, problem still exist. Turned the tablet off completly and gave it a full charge and instantly used this app.
[Teclast X98 Air 3G] kiwiman2000:
finally got wired lan working in android on rooted device

I see settings in this android 4.4.4 lacks ethernet connection and I had this asix 178 usb 2 to 1gig lan device

I knew worked on my old ICS tablet. but at first this teclast x98 wasnt working

but I got it working with a google app which does the same as using terminal emulator with SU and ifconfig commands

to set eth0 but the app made it easier and no typing

its called ethernet droid.. but it didnt work right off.. I had to first hard code the ip and gateway as dhcp failed.for the app

(click the 3 dots and select manual on the app)

I found 2 problems one was obviously the lightningWall xposed module was blocking access ( think it

was the one called system. root user etc so I granted them the green ICON - easiest at first was to disable it completely)

and the DNS resolving has changed in android 4.3 and higher

so I manually in terminal used the command UDC resolver to fix it with 2 commandlines

root@:/ # ndc resolver setifdns eth0 "" 192.168.1.254 8.8.8.8

root@:/ # ndc resolver setdefaultif eth0

until the above app dev looks in to it.

but it seems to have DNS stick.. turning off and on via the app works now for wired lan and WIFI

since both use the same gateway for DNS I guess my Router being the 192.168.1.254

thought I share that incase others (newbies) want to try it out.
[Teclast X98 Air 3G] ikecomp:
HDMI Output on Lollipop

I should note one other item on this, It seems the stock 4.4 rom did not have this issue. It also had a separate HDMI menu that this rom doesn't have in the system menu. Any ideas?
[Teclast X98 Air 3G] cattolicboy:
Same for me. Mirek, is this related to the tablet's architecture or the culprit is the rom?
[Teclast X98 Air 3G] hbeil:
@tecknight

You are awesome. I de-installed everything related on my Windows host machine, made a fresh install following your links and flashed the Android Rom without any hicup.

:good: I should have asked when I ran into the first problem, would have saved me two nichts of cursing :(

So, the TPad therefore is not for sale anymore and now I only have to check whether my windows partitions is still alive.

Many thanks from Berlin
[Teclast X98 Air 3G] B0IIE:
Got my teclast today and its a C5J6.

I´m wondering if its even neccessary to reinstall windows. Is there any bloatware installed in windows aswell or only in android? Or could this windows be manipuated in some way?
[Teclast X98 Air 3G] siezed:
Yes you can just flash the original bios the same way as the 2.0.2 but I'm pretty sure that bios does the same thing, does anyone have 1.0.3 bios and have the extreme innacurate better meter?
[Teclast X98 Air 3G] tecknight:
hey siezed !!

long time no see.

How are you doing, my friend ?

---------- Post added at 08:28 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:01 PM ----------

Very well put, arcticsilverfox.

Often times we expect our X98's to work flawlessly and comparably to a tablet costing 3 times as much.

Sometime we forget the reasons the X98 is so popular:

1. Price. The X98 has a price point that is hard to ignore. It easily outperforms/outspecs tablets costing twice as much.

2. Unique features: The X98 can run the 2 most popular consumer OSes in the World and boot your OS of choice at will.

3. User community. The X98 has arguably the strongest and most supportive user community of all the Chinese dual OS tablets. Most of the Dual OS tablets being sold get a generic, non-optimized stock Android 4.4 image and very little support, either technical or development wise. The X98 is really the ONLY exception to this.. Many potential buyers research this before they buy.

Let's face it. The X98 and pretty much all it's competitors are designed to be mass produced in large quantities with microscopic overhead. This means that Teclast will not be spending multi millions of dollars on engineering and will not be buying the most expensive (and reliable) battery for the tablet.

It's definitely not even remotely in the same class as an iPad or Samsung tablet in quality of components, engineering design quality or thankfully, price.
[Teclast X98 Air 3G] jagr:
you could try putting it in flight mode. should be the same as taking out the sim card.
[Teclast X98 Air 3G] ZilverZurfarn:
I was under the impression that flight mode turns all radios off - 3G, Bluetooth and WIFI - not a viable mode...
[Teclast X98 Air 3G] jagr:
It does, but each radio (wifi, Bluetooth etc) can be turned on individually even though its in flight mode and will work as normal.
[Teclast X98 Air 3G] siezed:
Hey, not bad just figured I'd check in on the happenings here, I see a mysterious controversial 2.0.5 bios has surfaced, I'm still not sure if that's a teclast release above 2.0.2 or if someone is simply modifying the 2.0.2. Its important because there's no reason to flash it to fix random stuff like the battery meter or charge issues if its the same bios simply modified, I think that's where the confusion was back there, the other guy I'm assuming had the thought pattern of "mines as good as a teclast release so who cares" but all we want to know is if the changes are known or could potentially fix random problems =)

Also its worth noting I totally agree its not on par with iPad or Samsung but I think its only in our best interest to expect a working device, if were complacent with broken things then its kind of Chinese attitude that they can get away with selling broken things, I mean sure they aren't gonna offer individual support fixing every problem and issue people might have, but I think an issue as widespread as the battery meter kinda deserves their attention. Also not that it matters too much, but the guy you responded to was assuming it just had crappy battery life, not that there was a malfunction happening =)
[Teclast X98 Air 3G] Lordof9:
Hey, my x98 3G came with this 2.0.5 bios (C5J6, Windows 10 (not as update from Win8, Teclast sticker said Windows 10 on it). I got no idea what is different but the "OK" button on the choose your OS screen says "OK" not some chinese word.
[Teclast X98 Air 3G] mirek190:
Can you Backup that bios ?
[Teclast X98 Air 3G] Lordof9:
I could try but i have no clue how i do that. Is there a tutorial? Are there any risks for me doing it?
[Teclast X98 Air 3G] dzikk:
teclast released bios 2.0.5?
[Teclast X98 Air 3G] Crazy_Oni:
It seems so. But not official. I cant find anything about it online.
[Teclast X98 Air 3G] siezed:
Ahh perfect, that's exactly what we needed, so it is a new version from teclast but I wonder what they changed to the actual tablet if they're shipping with win10 now. Hopefully [MENTION=2198172]mirek190[/MENTION] can give instructions on how to save the bios because I'm not sure how to do it and make it useable for flashing. Also do you get any battery meter issues or is it basically true to what it says? For instance does it drop from full to5% in half an hour then stay at 5% for 2 hours or anything similar?
[Teclast X98 Air 3G] Bobcruise:
X98 3g HKC2

Hello Guys!

I have the teclast X98 3G HKC2(jelly bean)tablet. I can install any ROM ( example: any X98 air 3g Rom)? I would like to install Android 5.0 .
[Teclast X98 Air 3G] pedralpi:
Any pos/neg experiences ?
[Teclast X98 Air 3G] Oakhand:
Wow, just got one of these, arrived today with DHL :) Upon starting Android I immediately get annoyed by all the chinese c**p which is installed on it. Since this thread is 1300 pages long, I am wondering where to start if I wanted to just flash the android filesystem to replace it with something more barebones/slick/efficient. links to relevant/up to date tutorials or images are much aprpeciated!

thanks!
[Teclast X98 Air 3G] Lordof9:
Hey, unfortunately i am suffering from battery drops in Android (mirek190's Lolipop (v5.0)) too.

Under Windows 10 i disabled the auto turn off and a full battery lasted (Wi-Fi on, screen brightness 100% and screen on all the time) for round about 7 hours. I think thats okay?

Tried to calibrate the battery on Android with "Battery Calibration" without any great success. The battery only seems to drop while working on Android (according to the android battery meter) in standby mode i got about 5-6 Days with a full charge.

It looses battery quiet constantly and dosn't get stuck on any particular percent.

Greetings
[Teclast X98 Air 3G] siezed:
7 hours of on time is great, I get 4 hours if I'm lucky, but if you don't get stuck on percentages then ya that's the main issue were trying to fix, makes the battery meter useless if you can never know if its even remotely correct.
[Teclast X98 Air 3G] Lordof9:
So this 7 hours on Windows 10 the tablet was only laying around and illuminating the room :), i dont touched it the whole time but i kept a eye on the battery meter. It was falling constantly.

I dont get stuck on Android as well but having massiv drops. The first time Android said "we need to turn off now" but i could launch Windows 10 and it kept running for 2? hours on 0% before shutting down hard.
[Teclast X98 Air 3G] tecknight:
So you got an Air 3G with 2.05 BIOS.

May I ask you, does your GPS work in Windows ?

Does your GPS show up in Device manager ?

It should show as a Broadcom GNSS 4752 under Sensors

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HKC2, haven't heard of that model before. Is it a 64GB model ?

You should be able to flash either of these (Mirek190's latest V5) ROMs (V5 for the 3G is designed to run on any 3G model)

Mirek190's V5 full

https://drive.google.com/uc?id=0B8BF...xport=download

Mirek190's V5 ultralight

https://drive.google.com/uc?id=0B8BF...xport=download

Then follow these instructions to flash it:

Install and Configure the Intel Manufacturing Flash Tool on a Windows Host PC

Flash a custom Android image (ROM) to your X98 Air device

Don't forget to Donate to Mirek190 if you find his ROM useful
[Teclast X98 Air 3G] elparra72:
Hi Lordof9,

What your windows 10 version is ?, 32bits or x64 ?. Could you dump your BIOS to share it?. Can you make a backup of your drivers for W10?. Thanks a lot.

Regards from Spain.
[Teclast X98 Air 3G] Lordof9:
Hey,

Yes, its there. I dont know how to test it if it really works on Windows but its in the Device manager.

Hey, the tablet came with Windows 10 Home x86. Like i said before i have no clue how to dump/backup my BIOS. If there is a good tutorial and no risks for me of breaking something i'll give it a try. I just checked and the drivers seem to be the same drivers nrdmtt uses for his "Windows 10 PRO International custom installation (c5j6 tested)". He just posted the driver pack. My Windows tells me that this drivers are already installed, so i think they are the same.

Greetings
[Teclast X98 Air 3G] jcinfo:
i think it's new bios whith debug :)
[Teclast X98 Air 3G] dzikk:
[MENTION=6959779]Lordof9[/MENTION]

Try with X80H_Toolbox_V4.

I made backup my bios with this tool.

You should have enable USB Debugging in Android, then run tool choose 3-backup or/and flash bios and then 1- make a backup of the current bios

http://www1.zippyshare.com/v/JHfJbNFU/file.html
[Teclast X98 Air 3G] Lordof9:
Okay, done. Now i have a "_BIOS.bin", 8.192KB. But there is one important thing for me. I made a backup but i think my Windows 10 Key is in there, right? I don't want it to be shared or spread all over the internet. Is there any way to erase it from the backup?
[Teclast X98 Air 3G] dzikk:
[MENTION=6959779]Lordof9[/MENTION]

Of course !!

Software Xvi32 is a hex editor. Open your dump bios via this or other hex editor, next go to 71DFED adress, or find (type in text string f.e first part of your key, then text->hex)

Now replace your key (in right window -xvi32) with xxxxx-xxxxx.... and save ;)
[Teclast X98 Air 3G] Lordof9:
So i replaced my Win Key (it was in line 71BFF5) is there anything else i should delete?
[Teclast X98 Air 3G] dzikk:
In this dump only valuable thing is your key ;) when you share this dump we should wait for Mirek to check this ;)

For us valuable is your bios ;)
[Teclast X98 Air 3G] Lordof9:
So there you go, have fun everybody!

Since this is my very first BIOS dump i am not taking any responsibilities for any damage this might cause! I really tried not to screw this up but you never know.

x98-3G-Dual-BIOS-2.05-by-Lordof9.zip

Greetings