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[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] arjun90:
I guess its too early to tell,

EDIT: If you go to, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eo4bb7Mr9aQ many are asking questions regarding The Crown. I'm a bit disappointed after reading this response,

"It is designed to work with most cases. The Crown is placed on the device after the Pure is installed and fits nicely around the edges. Let us know if you have any other questions. Thanks!﻿"

I understand what you're saying now, I apologize

Halo is still possible, and a aluminum rim is certainly not the solution for this. I mentioned earlier, BodyGuardz is simply hiding the problem under the rug.

It's either Moshi's iVisor Glass, iLoome, or Zagg Glass for me, depending on my current setup.

I'll be installing the iLoome later this afternoon. That's a guarantee.
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] arjun90:
[MENTION=5860476]felloffthetruck[/MENTION],

Seems to be minute variations in each and every Defender Series Case (for the Note 4) made by Otterbox. Received my replacement for the lid and base assembly (Made in China), and now the fit is perfect and flush. Finally. The In-built protector is useful as well.
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] arjun90:
Finally settled with the Otterbox Defender Series Case today, got it installed with the Skinomi Techskin, one corner intentionally lifted because of the tight fit within the polycarbonate shell of the Otterbox Case, no worries, still protected from the outside elements. I also managed to cover parts of the Metal Chrome Chamfered edges with some Military Shields I custom-cut (Especially the USB Port which is susceptible to being scratched up; no longer have to worry there, and the S-Pen area as well). I covered the home button with a pre-cut home button sticker for the Note 4 which came with a PET film protector. Phone is pretty much sealed now to the outside elements. Using the iLoome Screenmate Flex, which I was so reluctant to taking off even though it was not the fit as desired. A tad amount of halo can be seen with the iLoome with the Ottebox case overlaying it, but this doesn't bother me since my phone's protection is top priority. I can move on now. My search stops here, haha. Thankfully.

BTW, the case I received from eBay was not legit like you stated, lol, returned it right away.

Very glad that I settled with Otterbox's New Year's Sale.
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] felloffthetruck:
Are there any other Otterbox discount codes or sales coming up? I want to order a Defender for my Tab S 10.5 :o
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] felloffthetruck:
arjun, ever thought of trying the Ballistic tough jacket Maxx? :confused:

I was thinking about trying one but never did.:p
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] arjun90:
The only next sale I think of is for Valentine's Day. I'm sure Otterbox will be offering discount codes / sales during that time-frame. I wish I could order a Defender Series case for my Tab Pro 8.4, but seems like the Otterbox was quick to discontinue that case. No regrets at all. :silly:
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] arjun90:
This one is Amazing. And Lifetime Warranty?! WOW, Seriously. :good:

How reputable is this brand? I see they have a replaceable screen protector, and are those rounded edges?

Looks very promising. If only someone had an actual review of it on XDA. :D

Criteria for a good case,

- Provides Rugged Protection

- No compromise over features of device and overall size

- Does not scratch the chamfered metal edges

- Can be fully installed with existing tempered glass screen protectors (i.e. Moshi, Zagg, Otterbox, BodyGuardz, etc.) and skins (Skinomi, BestSkinsEver, Otterbox 360, etc).

- Compatible with Wireless Charging Cover.

- Contains Port Covers for Headset Port, micro-USB Port, and S-Pen Slot

- Can offer full comprehensive worry-free protection

- Protection Coverage for Volume Rocker and Power Button

- Home Button Protection, with compatibility with Fingerprint Scanner

- Heart Rate Sensor Compatibility

- Decent Warranty and Excellent Customer Service (with a Toll Free #, no doubt)

- Water Resistance

- Dust Resistance

- Built-in Durable Stand (Portrait and Landscape Modes)

:p
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] arjun90:
Do you plan on keeping and using your Otterbox [MENTION=5860476]felloffthetruck[/MENTION]?

Criteria for a good case,

- Provides Rugged Protection

- No compromise over features of device and overall size

- Does not scratch the chamfered metal edges

- Can be fully installed with existing tempered glass screen protectors (i.e. Moshi, Zagg, Otterbox, BodyGuardz, etc.) and skins (Skinomi, BestSkinsEver, Otterbox 360, etc).

- Compatible with Wireless Charging Cover.

- Contains Port Covers for Headset Port, micro-USB Port, and S-Pen Slot

- Can offer full comprehensive worry-free protection

- Protection Coverage for Volume Rocker and Power Button

- Home Button Protection, with compatibility with Fingerprint Scanner

- Heart Rate Sensor Compatibility

- Decent Warranty and Excellent Customer Service (with a Toll Free #, no doubt)

- Water Resistance

- Dust Resistance

- Built-in Durable Stand (Portrait and Landscape Modes)
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] arjun90:
No YouTube video. :(
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] arjun90:
Four Layers of Protection?! Wow. I really need to see this.
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] arjun90:
Use Discount Code: ILOVEBALLISTIC

For Additional $5 off!

2-Day shipping available for $5
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] felloffthetruck:
Order one up and let me know how it is. ;)

I have 3 commuters and 2 Defenders, Yes I'm keeping my Otterboxes. :p

I've had my phone in the Defender for the past week and I'm starting to like it better then the commuter.

The Ballistic cases have always tempted me, just never ordered one.
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] arjun90:
Lol, I don't plan on ordering one until someone else is able to offer their perspective of it through a post on XDA. I'm convinced by the Otterbox Defender's coverage profile for now. Probably should reserve a Ballistic case in mind when the Note 5 comes out.
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] arjun90:
[MENTION=5860476]felloffthetruck[/MENTION] ,

I've been starring at this Ballistic Case for most of the day since you mentioned it. Trying not to contemplate over it. Lol.
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] felloffthetruck:
Just go and order one up. This way you can check it out and post your review here.

My mad money is already gone for the month or I would order one up right away.

Order it tonight and pay for the 2 day ship and you'll have it by the weekend. I believe that the silicon is pretty soft and spongy on these cases.
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] arjun90:
Will need to let go of this one for now as well.

Though it makes the look the Note 4 indestructible, the plastic screen protector is probably able to scratch the metal edges of the phone.

The Silicone Wrap (Outer layer) looks really prone to dust and attracting other unwanted debris.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OugIFB-s6n8

I'll stick to my trusty Defender for now, :p
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] felloffthetruck:
I would like to see a Note 4 / Defender drop test. :silly: Are there any?
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] arjun90:
There's one for the Note 2,

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UtJWArE_rSA
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] felloffthetruck:
Yea, but the Note 4 is a completely different animal. :p
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] felloffthetruck:
Crazy question, Do you keep your Note 4 in the Defender case laying face down, face up or on some sort of stand? :silly:

Face down (can hear speaker good), face up (can see LED notification light) or on a stand that makes use of both. I'm losing my mind over here. :rolleyes:
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] arjun90:
I keep mine facing up (for LED Notifications and easy Handling) further in a pouch, http://www.ebay.com/itm/EEEKit-Carr...2?pt=US_Camera_Cases_Bags&hash=item2a45d02290

With the Defender Series, sticks out a little bit from the pouch, but prevents any incoming dust in the vicinity.
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] felloffthetruck:
Otterbox Defender Mix & Match :silly:

Got in the Dark Jade and Citron Green Defender today to add to the collection. :p

Couple pictures of the trio.
[MeMO Pad 7 General] TujungaGuy:
Hi Gentaz, come on over to our ME572 thread and let's get this killer "7 tablet the support it deserves!

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2915779

I've also rooted and removed bloatware. Also disabled the navbar via build.prop because it takes up space in some off the apps I use.

I'm pretty new to android tuning, curious what tweaks you've performed. Care to elaborate?

I'm wondering if the mods want to move the thread I linked above to this subforum for more exposure?
[MeMO Pad 7 General] Gentaz:
Here are some screenshots :

Process and mem right after booting.

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Antutu history best scores :

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[MeMO Pad 7 General] Gentaz:
Hi TujungaGuy,

Thanks, I read that thread you linked while waiting for the Memo to be delivered and it pointed me to this "ZenFone" app : the pad was rooted less than one after I got it, I didn't even care to test Asus apps :)

I'm not sure to find time to detail (and remember) the modifications I made for a specific environment and usage I have for this pad (telescope control and unix/linux networking). To me it's more like a computer than a "social/communicating/whatever most people see in this device" tablet. I'm currently writing a "quickref" in my wiki : I may publish this later on XDA if it's not too messy and incomplete.

Being myself a sysadmin, I have solid unix/Linux grouds but don't know much about the "android" part of the OS too, and I have to say, not really interested into learning it...

I was merely throwing ideas I had and that worked for me, but I'm willing to help : so I may start by answering questions if any or give directions in particular aera anyone would like to have look at.
[MeMO Pad 7 General] Gentaz:
The most performance improving task, but the most dangerous and longest to figure out at the same time is a proper app management, eg which app can I move, freeze or delete without having the device not responding or loosing hardware abilities ( GPS, bluetooth, ...).

I can't submit a proper list of "safe to delete apps" but I made screenshots showing the apps I kept and the one I moved from /system to /data.

Starting from the 11.8.3.30 firmware published by Asus (I made the ota update), here is the list of curently installed apps on my ME572C, one may deduce by comparison the (long) list of apks that were deleted.

Frozen apps (I kept just in case...):

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System apps :

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User apps (without the one I installed), most of them were moved from system to userspace :

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Some apps have their french name (sorry), but I didn't find a good app management tool showing the file names : I'll take any suggestion (a resubmit lists with proper names).

Hope this helps !

PS: Corrected wrong screenshot (last one was a duplicate)
[MeMO Pad 7 General] Gentaz:
ME572c recovery

Today I did it : I changed a setting I shouldn't and my Memo became unusable (boot loop ?); even factory reset didn't do the trick...

So now I can make a How-to for recovery and rooting ;o)

Recovery (stock firmware) :

==> You'll need a MicroSD card on wich you have to put a file with you PC (or another device)

Prepare SD :

- Get update file from Asus (mine was UL-K007-WW-11.8.3.30-user.zip for 8.3.30 version and WW device)

- Copy file to FAT formatted MicroSD and rename it "MOFD_SDUPDATE.zip"

Go to droidboot mode :

- turn the K007 on with "Power" and "Volume UP" keys and keep'em pressed

- release "Power" when the screen turns on

- then release "Vol UP" a few second later when the Asus logo disappears

Flash :

- insert MicroSD into K007 slot

- Select "SD Download" using "Vol DOWN" key then confirm with "Power"

==> It will flash the device with the original Asus firmware and reboot to display the first launch wizard...

Not sent from my K007...
[MeMO Pad 7 General] Gentaz:
ME572c Root

Now For the rooting part.

==> You'll need a computer with adb or a MicroSD on which you can put files with another device

Download resources :

- download the RootZenFone app from "asuswebstorage" : https://www.asuswebstorage.com/navigate/s/1DC355CA300041BDAC1FBE7C9F749501Y

Install kit :

- using ADB (adb push RootZenFone-1.4.6.8r.apk /sdcard/) or using the MicroSD

- allow installation from unknown sources in android security setting

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- install the app (use file browser to find apk file)

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Root the device :

- Remove known wifi networks and disable wifi

- launch rooting application and proceed

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- it did launch a "demo mode" but don't panic : press OK then quit this demo app then wait 10s then reboot

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==> It will go into flash mode (small droid being serviced with a progress bar), then go for a normal start

Check :

- go in application list to find if SuperSU app is available

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[MeMO Pad 7 General] MrSimmonsSr:
Thanks for the rooting info. You can just download the APK directly into the tablet's download folder as well. No need for a SD card or ADB. Just an FYI.
[MeMO Pad 7 General] mlakia:
did the same....

I did the same today... tried the upload to SD card, I assume you are unzipping the file prior to putting it in? I tried both renaming and not renaming the file. I tried both zipped and unzipped on the disk. I am having no luck. Please help... I have added screen shots, both showing the same error I continue to receive.

:confused:
[MeMO Pad 7 General] Gentaz:
If you read the how to it says copy and rename : so no unzip involved here...

Other checks you may peform :

- download : checksum your downloads (if no checksum given download twice and compare md5)

- version localization : there are WW, TW and a third version for the device and so are the firmwares released by Asus ==> did you use the good one for your device ?

- the error message you posted says error is on the footer (end) of the file : how did you copy it ? (I suggest using adb push) or maybe your sd is going bad or dosn'thave enough free space (there should be nothing else on it, it already worked with media files on it me) : try another one or an empty one you formated with your device (blank it using dd command).
[MeMO Pad 7 General] mlakia:
didnt work....

Thanks for your help. Im sure I am doing something wrong. From what I am able to tell (unable to start tablet to verify) I should also be installing the WW version. I actually, out of desperation, tried each version with no success. I did format the SD card after each version, also with no success. I would love to try adb but I am a bit of a noob to this and get lost with all the steps on the walk throughs I do find. Do you by chance have a step by step for the morons of us out there (everything from what programs, to what steps, and system requirements.....with screenshots if possible :fingers-crossed:)?

Thanks again for the help.
[MeMO Pad 7 General] Gentaz:
Hi mlakia,

There's not much more to say : all details and screenshots that I could pick are in the how-to.

Besides I'm not using windows for the 'not on tablet' part thus screenshots would be useless...

All I can provide is :

- download Asus rom http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ASUS/EeePAD/ME572C/UL-K007-WW-11.8.3.30-user.zip as MOFD_SDUPDATE.zip (respect the case) on a empty fat formatted SD :

wget http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ASUS/EeePAD/ME572C/UL-K007-WW-11.8.3.30-user.zip

mv UL-K007-WW-11.8.3.30-user.zip MOFD_SDUPDATE.zip

md5sum MOFD_SDUPDATE.zip

289f23ac72bc6d78c9a8814774e83287 MOFD_SDUPDATE.zip

- then with adb :

adb push MOFD_SDUPDATE.zip /storage/MicroSD/

- or some other way to do it using you pc any other device that can write on the sd if you Memo is stuck (check the md5sum of the copied file !)

- launch recovery then flash from SD...

==> unless your download or SD is corrupt, maybe there's a real issue : you may try to call Asus helpdesk or open another thread in Q&A for more help on recovery.
[MeMO Pad 7 General] Gentaz:
Hi !

Here's a refined, close to minimum, system apps list that are required for the OS and hardware to work properly. Sound apps (maxaudio & icesoundserver) can be removed but at the expense of a poor sound quality.

Keep in mind it's only the system required apps : although i deleted most of the preinstalled apps, I moved many of them as user apps (/data/app/ ) as I guessed they're not system related or don't need to be up all the time : unlike system apps you can greenify user apps.

You may see an non-standard app : rotation manager. I installed it as a system app as I wanted it to be always up, thus I can use the memo in permanent landscape mode preventing an oom kill.

But you have to have an IME (keyboard), the audiowizard app and maybe others to be able to use the pad (you may look very stupid without an IME...) !

As usual : I'm not responsible if your pad becomes a brick or gains world domination as a consequence of your tinkering...

List of system apps :

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List of user apps :

(many could be useless, I never saw any *context app running...)

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[MeMO Pad 7 General] aaaa15:
Could not open attachments

Thanks very much for posting your refined lists.

Maybe it was just me, but I could not open any of the attachments in your latest post. When I clicked the attachment, it said something like "Invalid Attachment specified. This can happen for a variety of reasons-- most likely because the thread or post you are trying to view has been moved or deleted. Please return to the forum home and browse for another similiar post."

Could you double check the attachments, please? Thanks again!
[MeMO Pad 7 General] Abhijeet357:
I'm not able to view the attached file.
[MeMO Pad 7 General] Gentaz:
[MENTION=978821]abhijeet[/MENTION] : can you avoid quoting whole posts in this useless manner plz ?

Sorry for bad attachments : I'll try to correct or I will repost...
[MeMO Pad 7 General] Gentaz:
Edit didn't worked... so here are the screenshots :

System apps :

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User apps :

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[MeMO Pad 7 General] Abhijeet357:
Update available!!! But failed to update. I think root caused this. Anyone experienced same result?
[MeMO Pad 7 General] pWEN:
If I understand correctly, AudioWizard is a required app. Is that correct? I've been working on my own list of apps that are safe to remove (similar to what's linked in my signature - you can preview the one for the ME572C I've been working on here), and ran into an issue: I tried deleting the Sound Recorder app and Titanium Backup locked up. I left it for roughly ten minutes trying to install it before forcing a shutdown. After that I got stuck in a boot loop and had to flash the latest firmware. But I'm not sure if it's a coincidence and the removal of another app is what caused the boot loop, and not the failed removal of Sound Recorder.

By the way, your list is very helpful and I'll be sure to update my own later based on it!

Root typically locks out OTA updates. On the ASUS firmware page for the tablet I see a new Version JP_V11.8.3.31 but I don't see that version for TW or WW yet. Also, just to guess, JP is Japan, TW is Taiwan, and WW is worldwide... is that correct?
[MeMO Pad 7 General] Abhijeet357:
Check the Asus website now. The firmware update is available for WW.
[MeMO Pad 7 General] pWEN:
haha Dang it, I just flashed and finished setting this thing up the other day!
[MeMO Pad 7 General] Abhijeet357:
Were you able to root after the update ?
[MeMO Pad 7 General] pWEN:
I still only see the one for JP. The latest WW I see is still 11.8.3.30, which is what I have. (And I was able to root after flashing that.) I'll check it again later.

Edit: I ran the system update check on the tablet itself and it did pop up with 11.8.3.31! I installed it and it worked! It even retained root, though I had to re-grant privileges to Titanium Backup.
[MeMO Pad 7 General] Abhijeet357:
Check this.
[MeMO Pad 7 General] Bryandu13:
I unroot my device but update OTA doesn't work... And now when I want try again they say me i'm up to day (on the last firmware)

Sorry for my english.
[MeMO Pad 7 General] pWEN:
Does anyone know if Xposed Framework and GravityBox will work on this tablet? I use Nova Launcher, which is great, but there are still some tweaks I'd like to make. Or if anyone can recommend an alternative...

Weird... I'm still not seeing it! Cleared cache and history, tried different browser, still nothing. Maybe it's just not available to the US yet? (Assuming by your user icon that you're not in the US)

Edit: I changed the JP to WW in the download link for the firmware and was able to get the WW version. Click here to get the WW version of 11.8.3.31

If you go into Settings > About > Software information, what build number does it give you? Latest is 11.8.3.31. If you're still having issues, get the latest firmware from ASUS' website and follow Gentaz's instructions on flashing it to your tablet.
[MeMO Pad 7 General] Bryandu13:
Tank you it work !

And for me, Gravity box and Xposed framework work perfectly.
[MeMO Pad 7 General] pWEN:
Thanks, I've installed it and am now screwing with the settings. Glad your update worked out!
[MeMO Pad 7 General] Gentaz:
Mmmmh could'n see the update for WW but changing JP the link did work as well...

I may give it a try : are there noticeable changes ?

There are new kernel sources too that are used in this release but i couldn't spot any difference in the sources... (only in crypto_api.c) => the improved power consumption Asus is referring to in the release notes must be on the application side (which I'm not using), but it's true that I've found many updates for Asus apps, even system ones, through Aptoide market...

I don't know if I'm willing to go through the whole debloat/bricked/restored/redebloat unless it's worth it : I'm more curious about a lollipop release...
[MeMO Pad 7 General] Gentaz:
[MENTION=4791226]pWEN[/MENTION] => Don't know what you're using xposed for, but as i didn't want to install this and don't really care for the "eye candy", I found apps that did just what I wanted : I'm only using "rotation manager" seen in previous posts and zero launcher this allows to use tablet in landscape mode all the time (should work with other launchers as well), and sometimes I'm using "GMD hide/toggle bar" to have full screen. I tried LMT and Pie control but wasn't satisfied with them...
[MeMO Pad 7 General] pWEN:
Ah, okay. I prefer having as few apps do as much as possible, which is why I go for GravityBox. I haven't noticed anything different with the update yet, but I don't really dig into the source code or anything...
[MeMO Pad 7 General] Gentaz:
I don't really know about this, but I believe that a framework as xposed and its modules are much overhead than one or two apps.

I admit that this gravity box module seems to be pretty much what you want to add to a vendor rom.

Does it allow to "force" rotation into landscape ? I'm using the pad as a laptop with a K400 keyboard and going into portrait mode is pretty much annoying, besides a few improvements that i would be interested in (auto hide bars, custom quick settings) this is my main concern.

As a long time user of PAC Roms, Ive always been able to enjoy many features like those without having to install any third party framework or app, this why I'm relentless to install such things : this should be part of the display manner (which is the OS in our case)...
[MeMO Pad 7 General] Bryandu13:
There is now 1080p un YouTube in the new update !