yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Oukitel (All phone models)] bletey:
Oukitel TOMTOP How to Remove Recents and Beauty Makeover App

Hi There,

Newbie quesiton.

has anybody got a way to remove the above two apps or do you know if they are harmless?

The phone keeps turning on the Install from unknown locations options.

Does this mean that the phone is not safe to use?

Regards, Pete
[Oukitel (All phone models)] drizzt24:
I have the same problem with adds. Still showing up after unlocking phone. Is there any way to remove them?

Btw. new version of system just have showen up
[Oukitel (All phone models)] adrian1v2000:
I don't know...but with the last update i haven't got any redirection...anyone is confirming this?
[Oukitel (All phone models)] templarje:
Hey guys, about the redirects: I believe it is some kind of virus. My phone was working fine, then it showed some wannabe google pop up about security, and since then I was having redirects.

I have noticed there have been few new applications which I have not installed, so I have immediately uninstalled them. Also, I have noticed that google apps had weird version numbers - too much numbers in the version. So I went to settings -> apps and I have uninstalled all the google apps i dont use (talkback, street view), and restored others to factory version (google play, gmail, google, etc). Since then, no problems.

Btw: About silicone cases: There are finally some, on www.aliexpress.com - search for oukitel u8 silicone case. They are universal rings, but better than nothing.
[Oukitel (All phone models)] bletey:
Hi Anyone Following this thread,

The latest v17 firmware seems to remove all / any dodgy apps / behavior and also the phone no longer resets to "ON" Install from Unknown Locations setting. I have Avast installed and it hasn't warned of anything to date.

A great piece of hardware now backed up with great software.

All updates are coming in on their own too, just OTA.

GPS is great, I have zero issues using the handset.

Pete
[Oukitel (All phone models)] juanky1410:
Hi. I'm actually using this phone in Puerto Rico with NET10(AT&T). Is there any way to unlock the 3G or 4G frequencies?

I missundertood the specs when I brough it. Now Im stuck with Edge speeds. By the way, wifi is working fine for me. No luck with fingerprint but I don't blame the phone. I've alway had issues with these sensors.
[Oukitel (All phone models)] bletey:
Hi juanky1410 ,

I have no issues with any part of the phone's functionality.

Regards the 4G bands, wrong guy sorry.

Pete
[Oukitel (All phone models)] jaeqer:
Can somebody upload the wallpapers shown in the white model of the main post ?

Edit: They are iPhone's walls -_-
[Oukitel (All phone models)] A1deparagon:
good

but what about the battery life?

is the dual sim stand by?

THANKS
[Oukitel (All phone models)] bletey:
Updates

Battery life is great, I don't have 2 sims but the WiFi, Mobile Date, GPS all works flawlessly.

The GPS was a little off for the first couple of miles on first use but has been spot on since, fast and accurate, at least as accurate as my Samsung Galaxy S4.

Its a great phone, the only issues I had were potential security issues with "Recents" and "Beauty Makeover".

I installed Avast Mobile Security and once v17 was OTA'd it was fine, the 2 apps seem to gone now.

Pete
[Oukitel (All phone models)] A1deparagon:
thank brother. am also considering oukitel k6000 or k4000 but i read that their camera is not impressive but they are so strong in others parts
[Oukitel (All phone models)] Henok2020:
oukitel spyware, viruse adware scum

Let me get this right is the company oukitel a scum? They are selling phones with root system virus, spyware, adware, malware pre installed without informing the buyer. Have bought 3 of them from ebay and amazon and all of them have a scary spyware/adware that has full control of the phone, plus the phone U8 could not be rooted.

How is oukitel getting away with this kind of outrageous scum its quite difficult to believe.
[Oukitel (All phone models)] bletey:
For what its worth, mine updated within a few days to v17, which seems to have removed the 2 apps, that I am aware of, Recents and Beauty Makeover that answered to most of the "dodgy" activity, even the tendency for the phone to reset "Install from unknown sources" was removed.

To be honest I installed Avast Mobile and it never popped at anything.

I could've been lucky i guess.
[Oukitel (All phone models)] adrian1v2000:
No need to instal any antivirus program after the OTA update to v17....everything is running as I should with this update!
[Oukitel (All phone models)] templarje:
I honestly believe it is not Oukitels fault. I had mine from the first production batch, it had no problem. Then, after couple of updates, there was the virus problem. Now, with newest firnware, no problem at all.

I think maybe their update server got compromised, or that one paricular firmware version.
[Oukitel (All phone models)] Henok2020:
Yes mine too after update v17 started behaving differently, but still the fact that someone has full control of our phone scares me, and the fact that Oukitel themselves put these highly malicious apps speaks volume to their future intentions. I tried several times to get root access but non of the rooting apps and software able to root. Bottom line is Oukitel are untrustworthy and should be avoid using their phones or any other products. Guys they are selling phones preloaded with highly malicious spyware, adware unless I'm missing a point here.
[Oukitel (All phone models)] adrian1v2000:
Don't worry...samsung is doing it lenovo is doig it ...it is called bloatware.. and to be onestly i do not think that is anybody that is not installing something on they own....raw android ...i think you won't find on any phone these days.
[Oukitel (All phone models)] Henok2020:
This is not small issue thing, the "bloatware" contains very malicious apps and the phone can not be rooted, even if you manage to root it they can still have the ultimate control over your phone with their so called updates.

If the company is legit should come out and give explanation why they are doing what they are doing with all the malicious apps in their devises. I know Lenovo did it some time ago but they reversed their illegal actions soon after they got sued by angry customers. And Oukitel should be banned too from selling theirs...
[Oukitel (All phone models)] tigreos:
New Rom OUKITEL_UniverseTap_FZ_V17.0_20151227
[Oukitel (All phone models)] Healthpower:
Hi guys, i try to root this phone with iroot but it failed, i try it with kingroot too but it doesn't work ... So i decided to try with a pc software. I just download kingoroot and install it. But when i plug my u8 on my pc it doesn't recognize my u8 and the program doesn't do anything.

Can someone help me please ?

EDIT : Finally Kingoroot has detected my phone and i launch the root. But it failed after 25 min. Any solution to root this smartphone ?

Sorry for my bad english, i'm french.

Healthpower
[Oukitel (All phone models)] templarje:
If you are trying computer fix, make sure you have mediatek USB drivers installed. I know i had problems with this, because i had windows 8.1 and mediatek drivers could be installed only on windows 7 and older. There is a workaround for it, if you do some googling.
[Oukitel (All phone models)] Healthpower:
Hi, thx for your reply ! But, as i said in EDIT, my computer has finally detected my phone (after installing adb driver or something like that). But the root failed. I already root some smarpthone so, i know how to do it and this time it doesn"t work.

So, i would know if someone have already root this phone and how ?

Thx for reply, Healthpower
[Oukitel (All phone models)] mightymaki:
Look several pages back. There is an explanation in how to root the phone. You can't do it with any "one click" root tools as the bootloader needs to be unlocked
[Oukitel (All phone models)] roberts29:
Fingerprint device is initializing failed

Hello i have a question

I bought a phone and have the following problem oukitel u8:

- fingerprint sensor does not work and gives the following error:- fingerprint is initializing failed please exit the screen and then enter the retry ! -2

Please help me with a solution. Tank you
[Oukitel (All phone models)] ginushu:
Can anyone confirm that it has dual wifi band?
[Oukitel (All phone models)] Droid Unlocked:
Fastboot not available

My Oukitel v 15 will not boot up into Fastboot/Recovery. The volume + / power combo does nothing to reboot my phone. Has anyone else experienced this?
[Oukitel (All phone models)] wnocella:
Hi

I don't reach to open Oukitel U8 : It seems there's glue rear the plastic.

I need to read IMEI ..

Suggestions?

Thanks

Stefano
[Oukitel (All phone models)] UKSteeveH:
Oukitel UniverseTap U8 {Solved}

I have had issues the Oukitel UniverseTap since last October - about six months after I bought the device. The offending app on this phone is called deadp. Even once BeautyWrap was forcibly removed, ads and unwanted applications were still popping up. I reported the bogus app to my anti-virus provider and a few weeks later deadp was classed as malicious. Unfortunately the anti-virus could not remove it - because it is at the root of the phone.

All my attempts to root the phone have failed. Attempts to find references to deadp was virtually impossible (the release of the Deadpool movie did not help!).

I then contacted Oukitel directly via their Facebook page. Surprisingly, they responded very quickly and sent me a link to their flash ROM utility, a PowerPoint presentation of how to flash the phone and a copy of the latest ROM (V15). It took several attempts following their instructions, I had to re-generate the checksum.ini (not in the instructions) but managed to get it to install a new ROM - which did not have BeautyWrap included.

Ten minutes later 'Recents' installed and unknown sources was reactivated. Whether Oukitel were aware of deadp as the malicious app, it is hard to tell. Most people had identified BeautyWrap as the offending app - and Oukitel removed it from the ROM - In fact, deadp was the culprit - once it was identified it was also removed from the ROM.

What I can confirm is that Version 17 - 20151227 does not contain deadp, BeautyWrap or Recents and (so far) has not activated the unknown sources. The phone can be updated using the Wireless Update utility that is pre-installed. If you have deleted this, contact them via their Facebook page for their flash utility and latest ROM.

I hope this helps anyone still struggling with this phone.
[Oukitel (All phone models)] GreatStorm:
Goodmorning everyone. I hope you arrive notification of this new post , and someone can help me . I need to install a custom recovery and root that works via flash because both apps pc that the various fail apk . I have the software version 25/10/10 ... thanks to anyone who will give me a hand :)
[Oukitel (All phone models)] UKSteeveH:
The ROM you have is too old and contains malware - you need the ROM dated 2015-12-27. Contact Oukitel directly via their Facebook page - they will send you ROM and flash utility.
[Oukitel (All phone models)] GreatStorm:
Thanks for coming . I have already written to Oukitel is from their website and on their Facebook page ... but I was ignored :crying: . Would you have a useful link for me ? Thanks a lot again
[Oukitel (All phone models)] adrian1v2000:
Take the new rom from needrom web site...but flashing it wont't solve your problem concerning the root

Trimis de pe al meu UniverseTap folosind Tapatalk
[Oukitel (All phone models)] GreatStorm:
Ok ... I've found at needrom the official update in December ... but there are three ROM ... how do I know which one is compatible with my phone?

As for the root ... to be able to run it would be the top ... but for how it's going up the phone , now able to update the ROM would be an upgrade of my situation ... thank you all for your help :)
[Oukitel (All phone models)] adrian1v2000:
Look at your current rom...it shoud be FZ or FR....download and flash accordingly

Trimis de pe al meu UniverseTap folosind Tapatalk
[Oukitel (All phone models)] GreatStorm:
Ok...so...I read " OUKITEL_UniverseTap_V15.0_20151010 " ... not FZ or FR ... and now? :confused:
[Oukitel (All phone models)] adrian1v2000:
Hmmm that is strange...it should read FZ or something....

Trimis de pe al meu UniverseTap folosind Tapatalk

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See the picture
[Oukitel (All phone models)] GreatStorm:
My friend...this is my situation...any idea?
[Oukitel (All phone models)] adrian1v2000:
I really don't know...either you ask oukitel or take risk and flash one of the 2 version...you have 50% to brick the phone :)....anyway a lot of the phones have the version with FZ...so i suggest you to try that one.
[Oukitel (All phone models)] GreatStorm:
...I rewrite to Oukitel...and hope a reply...meanwhile...there is a custom recovery for this phone ?
[Oukitel (All phone models)] adrian1v2000:
There is one that i have found on a Russian forum...you can even find the link on needrom in one of the comments....i have tried it but no succes...maybe you can make it work
[Oukitel (All phone models)] schnappymg:
Hi,

I'd the same problem\question before. I flashd the ROM with FZ an it works perfekt.

Take the ROM from needrom.com OUKITEL_UniverseTap_FZ_V17.0_20151227

Flash as Firmware Upgrade if you have the error "PMT changed, Download first"

C U
[Oukitel (All phone models)] GreatStorm:
Oooooh ! Thanks friend! Look ... you had the " OUKITEL_UniverseTap_V15.0_20151010 " ROM version ?
[Oukitel (All phone models)] schnappymg:
Yes, before I had "OUKITEL_UniverseTap_V15.0...."
[Oukitel (All phone models)] GreatStorm:
Ok ! I downloaded the ROM ... one last thing ... of course I can use FLASH TOOLS to install it ?

That said ... thanks for the tip! :good::good::good:
[Oukitel (All phone models)] adrian1v2000:
Yes..you can use it!
[Oukitel (All phone models)] GreatStorm:
Ah ... we're at it ... there is a recovery that fuonctions and permitting to root the phone ? I tried using the TWRP 2.8.7.0 but not install even ... tips ? Link?
[Oukitel (All phone models)] GreatStorm:
Ok...this is the moment... :D Can I flash removing checkmarks to userdata and cache to store my personal information ?

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FT don't work...tell "PMT changed for the ROM"...and now?
[Oukitel (All phone models)] schnappymg:
Hi,

sure. take latest SP flashtools from needRom or Chinamobiles.org (Remember VCOM drivers must be installed for flashing - otherwise nothing happens)

I also find no working TWRP but a working cwm on Chinamobiles.org

And no problem... ... ask ;)

CU
[Oukitel (All phone models)] GreatStorm:
Nothing my friend ... you have a couple of handy link to download a CWM operation and a safe working SuperSu ?:confused:
[Oukitel (All phone models)] adrian1v2000:
Flash the rom with upgrade option or if not format all...but maybe you will loose the imei
[Oukitel (All phone models)] schnappymg:
"PMT changed ..)

select "Firmware upgrade" not Download, make sure all checkmarks are selectet and available. (Never try "Format all", result IMEI lost or brickt Phone)

And YES, all userdata will be lost.

cwm,SU,Info
[Oukitel (All phone models)] GreatStorm:
...oh...ok man...thanks...but...D'OH! :D

Inviato dal mio P8000 utilizzando Tapatalk

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...only phone data or both? SD data? Because I can't take the SD ...

Inviato dal mio P8000 utilizzando Tapatalk
[Oukitel (All phone models)] schnappymg:
both works for SU, only internal data will be lost by flashing
[Oukitel (All phone models)] GreatStorm:
Hello everyone! So ... I installed the ROM you recommended with the method recommended by you ... and everything went well !!! Thank you all ... now ... I need to roota the phone ... then a recovery that works well where I can find her ? I tried TWRP and Philz but nothing ... some useful link ?
[Oukitel (All phone models)] kev_owl:
[MENTION=381048]taranto[/MENTION] - Go back through this thread to page six. Look for [MENTION=5235030]mightymaki[/MENTION] who posted on 30th September 2015, 02:20 PM. That should help you?
[Oukitel (All phone models)] danmar90:
Will there be a marhmallow update in this phone?
[Oukitel (All phone models)] wnocella:
Why are not there any updates?
[Xiaomi Redmi 1S] aqirul2411:
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/2500...I-Redmi-Mi-2A-Model-BM40-BM41/1890990248.html

anyone can comfirm this?
[Xiaomi Redmi 1S] HybridMasterRace:
ur best bet for genuine higher capacity baterries are the ones used in redmi 2, its bm44 iirc... its the same size as the one used in 1s and i have confirmed that it works fine
[Xiaomi Redmi 1S] sahil_p:
are u sure about that cause if i brought that battery then there is no going back

so could give a me ny proof of this
[Xiaomi Redmi 1S] gzaqgila:
if u wanna using another rom / kernel

i dont recommend using bm44 aka redmi 2 battery

because im using this battery and many latest rom based cm 11/12.1/13 not support this battery

ps: for best performance im using redmi 1s + bm 44 with miui 7 developer with kernel xcelerate build 8
[Xiaomi Redmi 1S] SaboraPie:
I wanna buy a BM-44 battery, I hope can change it!
[Xiaomi Redmi 1S] sundhukumar:
can we use BM32 for redmi 1s as extended battery?

redmi 1s is such a nice phone yet battery drain is awfully weak link

found mi4 battery has the same dimension, is it possible to replace?

will it be charging?

unlike BM44 battery comes in redmi 2 is not charging in redmi1s

since am a new user cannot post the link,fasttech website gives the exact dimension of batteries,seems BM31,BM44.BM32 has similar dimension
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] woahh:
Could somebody help me out ? I think this is the international model?
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DiogoAlmeida10:
What's the last letter of the model? Check this link http://xdaforums.com/note-4/general/galaxy-note-4-versions-cpu-t2883741
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sizzlechest:
I'm trying to create my own solution for a wifi controlled relay since most of the ones I'm finding cost over $100. The Fire TV Stick is only $40, but the only output is HDMI. Does anyone know if there are any ports available inside that I could use to control a relay? Are there any other small wifi enabled android (or other) devices that might be easier to hack?
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Michealtbh:
Raspberry Pi?
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Calibaan:
Like Michealtbh said the Raspberry Pi would also be my first choice. Several GPIOs are avaible which can be even accessed via bash shell. There is also a GPIO tool called WiringPI which should make things easier. I think for programming the appilication the Pi is even more open than the Fire TV.

100$ sounds much for we for a ready-to-go wireless relais. Probably you could look also for a AVR or Arduino solution instead.
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wellersl:
Arduino Nano is low-cost leader for now. The last one I bought from Amazon was under $7, IIRC.
[Moto 360] zAlbee:
Not sure if anyone else is experiencing this or if it's just me... So on the watch it it's supposed to show you your three most recent watch faces on the left and the rest on the right. The problem is, the middle one is always stuck on "simple" which I never use. This is really annoying because it means I really only get two recent spots. Anyone else have this problem?

Sent from my XT1053 Moto X Dev Edition running Kit Kat 4.4.4
[Moto 360] outkasted:
Though I have always got this issue when I am trying to select a watch face that is crashing... Simple seems to be the default watch face when any other selected one crashes...

Do check if that is the cause
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Accessories] pveiga:
I upgrade my device to WM6 and now my headset is not working.

I tested the headset in another device and it works, so the problem is at my device.

Can you help me?

Thank you
[MX Player] a-raccoon:
When I rotate my tablet 180° (upside down), usually so I can plug in my charger cable while my table is in my lap, the left and right channel audio still comes out of the native left and right speakers that are now the right and left speakers respectively. I would love if there was a feature to manually invert stereo, otherwise, automatically swap audio when the device is upside down (and only when headphones are NOT plugged in).

Thank you!
[MX Player] josuearisty:
I dont find this really useful at all, but lets see what [MENTION=3850543]bleu8888[/MENTION] have to say!
[MX Player] a-raccoon:
Is that to say, you actually enjoy hearing the voice of the guy speaking on the left side of your screen to come out of your right speaker? That's weird bro.
[MX Player] josuearisty:
I know how you feel bro!
[MX Player] bleu8888:
I believe it would be supported in near future.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Bshade:
So I originally had issues with my S4 when it updated to 5.0 I got a new one from the inusrance company and i wanted to root and rom it right away. Well it took me a wile to root it, I had to find the right (or what I thought was the right) Kernel's to use. I rooted it finally with Towelroot, I then tried to install TWRP and reboot to recovery and load a Rom, however my phone will never reboot to recovery now. It will only reboot to download. TWRP does not seem to work and if I mess it with it it will reboot to download and it won't do anything ells until I use Odin to reinstall the Kernel. If I try the button combo to reboot to recovery it still reboots to download. So I think that keeps me from using SafeStrap as well.

I am at a loss, I just want to get the Hyperdrive+RLS21+KK+S4 Rom on my phone so I don't get the stupid 5.0 that ruins my phone. Is there anyone who can help me out with this? Also I did try to do a factory data reset and that did not work either as it just rebooted to download and I had to use Odin to load the Kernel again and it just rebooted to the same un-reset OS I was in.

Brad
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] XxD34THxX:
You do know that OC1 is still locked down(5.0.1)?

No root, no downgrade, no ROMs, no safestrap. No TWRP unless you happen to have MDK(4.2 Jellybean)

You will have to flash a stock 5.0.1 ROM and life with it.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Bshade:
I had an S4 that did upgrade to OC1 I got a new S4 with my insurance that was not upgraded to OC1 it was still 4.4.2 NK1. I loaded the Kernel NC5 and used Towelroot then back to NK1 but I cant get TWRP to work and boot to recovery to flash the ROM it only boots to Download. I really want to ROM it so that it does not go back to OC1 as when it was OC1 on my old phone that I don't have it was useless, I could not make phone calls or install anything on the phone or it would just lock up and restart constantly.

I can not figure out why it won't boot to recovery, and why if I try to do a factory reset i have to reload the Kernel to make the phone work again.

Thanks,

Brad
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] KaosMaster:
THIS IS A TEST PROCESS!!

I just posted a set of service files to try and downgrade...I pretty sure it might work! [emoji14]

http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s4-verizon/help/testing-revert-to-nk1-t3124096
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Bshade:
It Worked! now I just have to figure out how to re root I tried once with Towelroot and it did no work then tried to load the Kernel that Towelroot worked with and it got all bugy so i reloaded your Kernel and it was still bugy so I did the whole process over again and it worked a second time. LOL

Thanks so much,

Brad
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] XxD34THxX:
TWRP will not work on anything above 4.2.2(MDK). You have to use Safestrap.

Do a FULL wipe to nc5, not the workaround. THEN towelroot, install Busybox(IMPORTANT) and Safestrap(modded version of TWRP SPECIFICALLY for devices with locked Bootloader), install Hyperdrive or ROM of choice.