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[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] elisheva:
Same. I think these All-In-Ones have years of life left in them. It's a great package; big screen, high resolution, loud, bluetooth and wifi, decent processor, USB 3.0... There's so much to love about these except the vendor locking. Hey, guess what? I found an active Android x86 project!! I'm now dual booting Fedora 29 and Android Nougat on a touchscreen laptop. fapfapfapfapfapfap Once we unlock the bootloader, it's LineageOS time, baby!

UEFI SecureBoot in a nutshell:

Signing keys are stored in the chip. At boot time, the boot partition's signature is verified. If it is invalid or doesn't match a signing key, it's not used.

In this case, your stock firmware is looking for an Acer-signed OS and your new firmware is looking for a Microsoft-signed OS.

The bootloader is still locked, it just has different keys stored. It's locked to a different vendor key. If you got a hard drive from a stock Z3-600, it would probably boot. However...

I've been unable to get the AA3 to read any external device at boot time. :(

May I have these files, please? Both the firmwares (or links to them) and the full output from your UEFItool . I have a few ideas, but I think that our best bet now is to disable SecureBoot in the original AA3 UEFI firmware (i.e., hack that ****!) and flash our new version. If we are successful, you would then be able to boot any OS you like.

After that, we still have to enable other boot devices to use as installation media. One thing at a time, though.

I want to add, again, that until this can be verified via the firmware's code, it's all still black box testing- guesswork, reasoning, elimination.

*edit: I'm also poking around the partition scheme to see if I can learn anything useful, but so far nothing special. Useless

*edit:

Side note:

I pulled up the datasheet and then look for others working with the same chip. Stumbled across something I thought I should share:

If you aren't using one, this would also explain the black screen.

Source: bios-mods.com/forum/Thread-64-bit-EFI-for-Cherry-Trail-Mini-PC
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] abel408:
I loaded the Windows Installer on a drive and plugged it in as the internal drive. It didn't even seem to spin up. Also, If I'm not mistaken, I should be getting at least the Acer logo splash screen even if the drive does not have a supported OS on it.

Here is the original bios firmware: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NSkcI1eI6GIXkTRxZwnJpdJH5aUzDIYS/view?usp=sharing

Here is the z3-600 firmware: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SwANJtIOOFYBDA1aV_Vq9D-cKZXn04Ji/view?usp=sharing

I am using a converter... Like I said, I am able to flash the chip back with the a3-firmware with no issues, so it seems like my flashing process is correct... but this is also my first time doing something like this so perhaps I overlooked something.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] elisheva:
Yeah, you're right. You'd get that (I get that) even with no drive at all.

Here is the original bios firmware: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NSkcI1eI6GIXkTRxZwnJpdJH5aUzDIYS/view?usp=sharing

Here is the z3-600 firmware: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SwANJtIOOFYBDA1aV_Vq9D-cKZXn04Ji/view?usp=sharing

Since you seem to be doing it correctly, adapter and such, and can reverse it, then no splash screen at all, an utter failure to start up at all, implies that the firmware is simply bad/mismatched. Perhaps there is some hardware difference between the two models that hasn't been considered, or maybe your processing (conversion, etc) of the firmware is the cause. As I seem to be saying so often lately, with little information to go on, we really can't know for sure.

Thanks for the firmwares. I'm going to start disassembling the AA3 firmware and see what I can do. If I can disable the Secure Boot flag from there, problem solved. Meanwhile, if you feel like it, take a close look at your process of unpacking, converting, whatever magic you had to do to the z3-600 firmware and do some reading. There might be some gotchas that gotcha.

Will update.

*edit: btw, I saw your post on the Acer forum. I am mind boggled at the level of confidence and incompetence in their answer. Jesus.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] khaihong:
OMG I'm watching this thread with baited breath. Please keep trying, you guys. Just wanted to let you know that your efforts are hugely appreciated by dullards like myself.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bluegrassbandit:
Hello,

How did you switch the hard drive to SSD? My original drive crashed, and I have downloaded the image file. I just do not know how to get it onto a new drive, SSD or otherwise, without using the built-in Android utility.

However, this is not an option for me since my drive is physically damaged, and will do nothing.

What suggestions do you have for getting this image onto a new drive?

Thank you so much...
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] abel408:
You would need a working drive to clone to the SSD. The image file I uploaded is just the bios firmware... no OS. If you are in need of a working drive, I got a few with the firmware and OS loaded on it. PM me if you're interested.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bluegrassbandit:
PM sent, Thanks!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sakhib:
Hey. You can send me a working disk, a disk image so that I can transfer it to a new disk and at least launch the device

I am also working on this device. I wanted to change the OS to windows but spoiled my own android and now at the start shows the Acer logo on and off.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] abel408:
The disk is 500GB so there would be no way for me to upload that. I can only mail you a drive.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sakhib:
You can send the image via file hosting, disk.yandex.ru, idata.uz or other products that you need.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sakhib:
who can send me a hard disk image and send me or the files of each partition, I’d eat this data even if I started the device.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sakhib:
which partitions has a hard disk and partition sizes? I feed or install the system
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bluegrassbandit:
Hello,

I have tried to send a PM about getting the drive you have. Apparently, the messages are not working.

I definitely want one. Just let me know what I need to do, please.

Thank you!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] abel408:
Sorry! I've been busy with a newborn. I can send the drive to you. I'll reply to your message.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sakhib:
what to do next?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] maverixz:
Any updates on this project? I just snagged one and would like to at least have a newer Android version on it so I am thinking of the Android x86.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CodyG904:
Tmobile Note3. Flashed Gummy and love it. Works pretty well, few bugs but no big deal. But heres the issue. If I go to flash another ROM it locks my phone up in a boot loop. I have to pull the battery, vol down/home/power to get in download mode, then use Odin to recover. What gives?? Flashed my Note and Note2 with no problem and ran different roms often, this is a first for me!!
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] cyberdrakula:
OK, Here is the deal.

I have created a working XdaLive Screen Lock for the XdaLive Live Wm6.

This is similar to the iphone with a working Sliding Unlocker. Only I put the sliding unlocker on the top and used XdaLive image as the Background & put the Digital Clock and Date at the Bottom as you can see in the Image I attached.

FINAL WORKING LIST

:

1. Battery Life

2. NEW SMS Counter

3. Active Tasks

4. New Emails

5. OWNER NAME DISPLAY.

(TODO: A LOT OF THINGS LIKE ADDING MORE FUNCTIONALITY, FIX A LOT OF LITTLE THINGS & NEED TO FIGURE OUT HOW TO READ REGISTRY KEYS with SPACES in BETWEEN ANY HELP? ONE THING IS TO NOT HAVE THE APPLICATION QUIT ON END BUTTON (FIXED!).)

Another thing:

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Does anyone know how to replace the default Lock with this one? I tried replacing the DeviceLock.exe with this one and it does not work. BSDeviceLock.exe does not exist in WM6 either.

WAS A LITTLE OUT OF IT BECAUSE OF JACK DANIELS. HENCE THE BLACK SLIDER :D

DUE TO A LOT OF PEOPLE WANTING TO TEST THIS, I DECIDED TO JUST PUT THE FILES IN THE OPEN AS I WORK WITH THEM. LIKE DAILY SNAPSHOP OF THE EXECUTABLES (WHENEVER I WORK ON THEM)

THIS IS A

PRE-PRE BETA OPEN TEST RELEASE

AND NOT PACKAGED.

UNZIP AND PUT THE FILES IN A FOLDER. THE DLL & THE EXECUTABLE HAVE TO BE IN THE SAME FOLDER

REQUIREMENT: FLASH ACTIVEX (NOT FLASH LITE)

ZIP FILE DESCRIPTIONS:

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1. xdaLiveScreenLock.zip (XDA LIVE UNLOCKER)

2. SliderLock.zip (JACK DANIELS BLACK SLIDER)

*****MORE IMPORTANCE WAS GIVEN FOR LOOKS RATHER THAN FUNCTIONALITY WHEN STARTING THIS.****

not responsible for anything that might happen by using this little useless application. There are a lot of small glitches usability wise, else works good. preference was given to aesthetics more than anything else. The size is big due to the sliding component being created in flash.

ADDED A 240X240 SLIDER. THIS HAS NOT BEEN TESTED AS I DO NOT HAVE A 240X240 Device.

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[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] spiritofseth:
this looks excellent, good job! I have been wondering about that also, devicelock is signed is it not?
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] cyberdrakula:
Anyone know of a generic wrapper with basic API calls that I can call from within this Flash Application?

edit: compiled own from source code found, change adopted and compiled.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] futureshock:
Hi,

i don't really use the device lock... because when turning the phone in standby all key's are locked and i don't want that the screen is always on...

or is there any other significance about using the device lock??

don't really know it helps... but just test too but the string in " " like in commandline when using spaces... maybe you can just try to use double bslashes \\windows\\system32\\
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] koolhand79:
this looks awesome. the people on this forum never cease to amaze me. Pure Genius
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] mrvanx:
WOW the progress of this is really good sir, youve managed to implement a few more features since i last looked. This will definatly be in the Extras wiki page once it is fully working :D

I thought about what you could do in respect to replacing the standard lock, disable the lock in the today settings and map this program to a hardware button (5??) How does it fair after a power off (just standby not fully off) as it would be a good way to check the time etc... in the night?
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] .VIBE:
keep up the good work CD, quite a few people are waiting for something like this.

Heya all gurus, give tha man a little help with issues maybe?
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] cyberdrakula:
Thanks Ppl.

This is something I have been wanting to do for a while now but just got around to doing it. Hopefully in a couple days I will have everything squared out.

I am wondering if I should let ppl test this out. I will also have changeable backgrounds for this.

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[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] cyberdrakula:
To read the registry I had to actually use \\\\ to get to different levels. But I am NOT able to read the Value Names with spaces.

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[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] cyberdrakula:
I am able to Execute it on "Device Wake" via notifications (thanks KYPHUR for the suggestion.) I also actually was able to replace keylock @ Install time and an installation induced reset. The icon also shows up in the Setting folder.

I am also thinking about doing a Today Plugin. Let's see how that goes.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] MrDSL:
Looks nice..cant wait till its released..
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] cyberdrakula:
open Pre-pre Beta Test Release On The First Post.

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[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] dodadent:
Where to download?
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] silent_killa:
Yeah!!

Would love a slider unlocker as a today plugin. I use the WMP plugin since I use my phone as an mp3 player a lot so the device lock function on the today screen is a must for me.

Great work and look forward (hopefully) to a today plugin.

S.K.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] eagle 1:
Could you use %20% AND %40% to represent the space and other special characters as they do on other windows products? MS has a list on its knowledge base for these...I think %20% is the space, but not sure
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] cybertron:
yes, in html and such it is, maybe you could use \%20%\ as space , but I am just a webprogrammer, and not a very good one :(
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] KevinBaker:
Looks fantastic, can't wait to see this released, should be a good little utility!
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] nqp0906:
Could you make the slide on the bottom because I have short thumb :D
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] Arktronic:
Actually, in HTTP requests it's %20 w/o the percent sign at the end, and it simply means 0x20, which is hexadecimal 20 or decimal 32, which indeed is a space. I highly doubt that it would be useful in accessing the registry, though.

I don't see why a space doesn't work as just a space when accessing the registry. Perhaps escape it with a backslash (or two)?
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] makskr:
Where to download?

Where to download?
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] thatoneguydownthestreet:
I have the Moto g xt1032 and I have the Brazilian OTA lollipop update. The firmware is running flawlessly but I have a dilemma. Do I download root for the XT1032? or the XT1033 (Since the lollipop firmware I'm using is the dual Sim one....)
[General Topics] Starflare5:
Hey guys,

It appears that several devices are experiencing a Bluetooth music pitch and static issue. I've been researching this issue and it appears to actually have nothing to do with WiFi or Bluetooth modes, but, a Bluetooth chipset incompatibility across the board including on Android, Windows, and Apple IOS devices. It can be corrected through both ROM and firmware updates in the future. With the devices, the issue might actually be partially with the OS Kernel on several portable (phone/tablet/etc.) devices since 2012. It affects Bluetooth devices that use a very common Broadcom/VIDCOMM chipset that has not changed much since 2008. This chipset can be found in several to multiple computers and audio systems, including most car audio systems, and, especially those running Windows portable. For Android developers, watch those kernels and keep Bluetooth in mind. Also, everyone with this issue should check with their Bluetooth receiving audio system/device manufacturer as well for firmware updates to those devices.

Thought I'd share this info with a few that are still having the issue. I have an LG Optimus L90 D415 that is experiencing this issue with the stock ROM (rooted), however, I experience it a little less with a custom ROM. The only reason I'm stuck on the stock ROM is due to the ability to move apps to SD. The best custom ROM for this phone so far does not have that option to move the apps. My vehicle uses a factory integration iSimple Connect that apparently uses one of the affected chipsets and am waiting for a good solution from them also.

I have a Samsung Galaxy Exhibit and an older LG Optimus One T509 (both rooted and custom ROMS) that at which neither appear to have the issue at all as well, so, it appears to only affect certain phone Bluetooth chipsets.

Anyway, I hope this helps some people experiencing the issue. If anyone knows of a good solution or app to help with this, please chime in. I've tried several apps with no luck just to let you know.

Thank you,

Starflare5.
[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shaboogen:
Hi Guys,

I have a T705Y. Was wondering whether I have to flash stuff specific to the Y version (of which there doesn't appear to be much) or whether I can flash T705 stuff to it as well.

I did a quick search and couldn't find anything. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks

D.S
[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DUHAsianSKILLZ:
Where did you get this one from? I'm not sure about flashing stuff on it because most roms and kernels are for the 705. Not sure if the 705 is compatible to the 700y. Is this also a Snapdragon or exynos?

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[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shaboogen:
A carrier in Australia are giving them out in a bundle at the moment, my Nexus 7 just happened to break so it seemed to work out.

No idea if it's Exynos or Snapdragon, haven't looked that far into it yet. Was simply asking the question in the hopes that somebody had a quick answer.

It's not a big deal. Some more searching suggests that CF-AutoRoot works, which would probably be enough for me to be able to uninstall / freeze a lot of the chaff on the device.

Thanks

D.S
[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zocster:
NZ and AU has same which is a Y and it's exynos...
[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pettab:
I just got a new australian model sm- t705y. Has anyone flashed the taiwanese lollipop rom to it yet? Does it run good? Should i root before or after? I'm a newbie, thanks, Pet
[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pettab:
Edit

I flashed the taiwanese lollipop rom with odin 3.09, it works beautiful, didn't need factory reset after, but it is specifically for the "y"-version of the sm-705. I am facing the same problem, don't know what the "y" means, except that it adds a certain bandwith for Australian 4G. I don't know if i can use stuff for normal sm- 705 or if that would cause problems. I will repost after trying, might take a while as i want to do a full backup first. If anyone has any clues regarding this issue i too would be very happy :) and :confused:
[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] crunt:
I too would be very very very interested in knowing this. Can't find any info on it other than a "maybe" from the Iron ROM creator.

The main reason I want it is because the Xposed framework doesn't work with current stock Samsung ROMs, yet there are no custom ROMs for the T705Y..

Has anyone taken the plunge and tried a custom T705 ROM on a T705Y??

FYI the T705Y is the Australian variant with 4G 700MHz band 28 for Aussie 4G. It has the Exynos 5 Octa 5420 (Adonis?)

..tempted to buy one with a broken screen just to try it but I don't have the money at the moment.
[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] crunt:
Sorry if double posting isn't allowed but just an update - I've tried deodexing so I can install Xposed but no luck - have gone through all the walkthroughs and troubleshooting I can find and after about 8 hrs total I've given up. I'll post back here if I get the balls to flash a T705 ROM or if I find a T705Y ROM that will allow Xposed. :)
[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ashyx:
Why do you need balls? It's a simple case of making a backup with twrp first which is reiterated on this forum about a million times then just flash away. :confused:
[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] crunt:
As I understand it there is still a risk of a hard brick which means you can't get back into TWRP, unless I'm mistaken?
[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ashyx:
Nope. I don't know of anyone that has hard bricked flashing stock firmware.
[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mac231us:
Just got a T705Y today....

used to have the T705 a long time back...went to the S2 T715...left that...got a great deal on T705Y practically new was sealed but sometimes wonder about those seals...anyway manufactured just in June this year...runs much better than T705 used to and guessing it is all software (has to be)..has 5.0.2 now (back then like a year back 4Q 2014 was kitkat and a horrible keyboard back then)...

checked that there is a s/w update of 212MB available not sure what that is for

in terms of the Y version...see the Sm-T235...I have that too (and had the Y version of that briefly...the Y version (also Taiwan) for the T235 there is identical to the non-Y version except for some LTE bands...same roms, recovery etc...can check the xda board tab 4 7.0..this is the LTE 235 I am referring to (now 230/231/237 differ) but Sm-t235 and 235y are basically identical. So here too, I think some frequencies are different (enabled bands but otherwise same)

by analogy I am pretty certain the 705 and 705Y have similar degree of similarity and differences like the 235 and 235y...if one can say that..just some bands on lte (235 has the 850, the 235Y has the 700 frequency for example)
[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] crunt:
Thanks ashyx but I am wanting to flash a custom ROM not stock, and for a slightly different model number. FWIW among other reasons I'm needing Xposed to turn off the magnet screen off feature which is sometimes triggered by my magnetic car cradle.

I think mac has answered my question will and confirmed what I suspected.

Thank you mac for sharing your experience :good: :)
[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ashyx:
Well just to let you know I have flashed countless custom roms on my t805. For quite a while I was using a custom t805y rom which ran very well with no issues. I also think there is a t705y version

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3127127

I now use PhoeniX ROM.

Pretty much any rom can run on these devices regardless of region.

The only thing is you may need to restore or flash the boot.img and modem for your particular device if you encounter issues.

I have only ever had to restore the modem.
[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mac231us:
Well i flashed t705 recovery yesterday and chaimsaw

Latest su2.62 that also works on t235 5.1.1...xposed running too
[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] crunt:
Awesome thank you guys!
[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] overtunned:
I have tried flashing SM-T705 rom onto my 705y model and it seems to work just fine. I used Odin to flash twrp then used twrp to install Lineage os 14.1 and the gapps ARM 7.1 FULL (a thread said only full version seems to work without errors I have not checked it).

ROM: [ROM][7.1.1][UNOFFICIAL] LineageOS 14.1 - SM-T705

you will find the link to the rom there
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] warplane95:
I always had a Galaxy S phone (S1 and S3). The return button was on the right side. On the Z3 the back button is on the left side. can we switch this?
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Omario-242:
If you are able to root there is a variety of apps and xperia modules which let you rearrange your soft buttons. Without root Im pretty sure there's no way.
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] warplane95:
Thank :)
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JudH:
If you're willing to accept some other changes, yes. Settings--Developer options--Force RTL layout direction. Results in some "interesting" layouts especially in lists.
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] eozen81:
Hey guys, can you please help how can we do this (taking back button to the right) for rooted devices? I mean is it something inside Xposed Module?
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] slonn:
Can be done with Gravitybox
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] eozen81:
Hello,

I tried to look up how I can switch back button in Gravitybox but could not find it, can anybody guide?

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