yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Windows 8 General] Wootever:
New Bios version available:

08/06/2015 0805v12

It uses the Chinese Cube logo:

Original name:

CB030R026_CubeI8BigLogo_I7_WWA_CHID_DPTF_Win10_0805v12_PXEv2_DsiPXEAutoBoot

Updated Bios mod available here
[Windows 8 General] NisseN123:
Bios

Thanks,

how do u flash a bios? Can you do it without an

USB keyboard?
[Windows 8 General] sylvain15250:
Hey guys, what do you think of these products?

EU power adapter:

$12.45: http://www.aliexpress.com/item/30W-...dapter-3v-4-5v-5v-6v-7-5v-9v/32320310485.html

$5.5: http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Univ...upply-3V-4-5V-5V-6V-7-5V-12V/32368157103.html

Tempered glass screen protector:

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Cube...pered-Glass-Screen-Protector/32412915737.html

I am not sure it has anti-fingerprint coating though, I already have one from this seller for a Chuwi Hi8 and there isn't any.
[Windows 8 General] rilot:
Either of those PSUs look like they will do the job. They are rated at 30W which is 2.5A @ 12V.

I can't comment on the screen protector, although I have ordered one to try out.
[Windows 8 General] csizi90:
Keyboard dock

Does anybody has a keyboard dock for this tablet? Can you tell me that does it has any full size usb ports and slot for the pen?

Thanks in advance.
[Windows 8 General] alessandro1980:
Yes the keyboard dock has 2 usb 2.0 port and a slot for the stylus!
[Windows 8 General] mnemix:
Well, the original one is 2.5A if I remember. If my math are ok, I think we can input until 45-50W, that at 12 V means about 4A. Then it could charge quickly without danger, because you don't charge over battery capacity. Isn't it?

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[Windows 8 General] sylvain15250:
I guess that the tablet won't be able to take advantage of the extra 15-20W. The charger will not be pushed to its limits, that's the only thing, I believe.
[Windows 8 General] mnemix:
But why? If you input more current with the same voltage, you get less charge time. If you respect the voltage and don't exceed battery capacity, I think you don't get into trouble, isn't it?

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[Windows 8 General] sylvain15250:
I am not an expert but I assume that there is a current limit, I don't know how much it is on this tablet but if you have a look at the back of it, you can see: 12V 2.5A. If someone has a more powerful charger than the one provided with the tablet, that would be an interesting test to be carried out.
[Windows 8 General] rilot:
The tablet will only take the current that it wants. A charger rated higher than the 2.5A that the tablet wants won't charge it any faster, but will be working at below it's maximum output.
[Windows 8 General] sylvain15250:
That's what I believe as well :)
[Windows 8 General] mnemix:
I've work too many years at professional R/C shop and we always say that the more current the less charge time, always talking about lithium and always respecting voltage and battery capacity. But maybe with tablets is different, I don't know, I'm not an specialist in Windows tablets. Thanks!

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[Windows 8 General] mixterz:
reason you should be careful opening this tablet I managed to split the keyboard connector in two when I upgraded the ssd last week. only realised when I tried the keyboard I received today. opened the tablet to check the connection. it was split. can this be soldered or something or am I screwed ?
[Windows 8 General] mib2nd:
I think what FastPete meant to say was "It needs to be 12 volts but it

can't

be anything over 2500ma. " If the ma rating of the charger is too high it can damage the battery and possibly the device. The battery will overheat which is not good especially in this device which gets warm enough already.

Thanks for the reply to the previous poster FastPete.
[Windows 8 General] sylvain15250:
I think I CAN be over 2.5A. I have charging my iPhone with an iPad power adapter for a long time now and even though the iPhone charger is a 5V 0.5A and the iPad one a 5V 2.1A, it has not damaged the iPhone. The power adapter is just not running at its full capacity.
[Windows 8 General] mib2nd:
Still waiting on mine. Here is a response for the delay from the seller:

" hello friend,really sorry so long time still not shipping products,because factory made mistake ,all products had made been cube i10 10.6 inch ,the screen protectors we need is i7 10.6 inch ,the screen protectors little different,so we need custom made again ,shipping time will delay 4 to 5 days,thanks,really sorry to delay so long time .we will guarantee sent 100% correct products to you."

I will post an update as soon as I get mine in.
[Windows 8 General] ajdeneka:
So those screen protectors are $10+ so why would you buy any if this tablet comes with one already applied?
[Windows 8 General] FastPete:
The rating CAN be anything over 2500ma. It CAN'T be anything under 2500ma.

The current rating of a charger determines the amount of current the device being charged is safely able to draw without damaging the charger.

The voltage should always be what is recommended for the device being charged.
[Windows 8 General] Boid-man:
Charger.

Do you think its possible to connect this to the 5 magnetic pin port?

mazon.com/VicTec-Charger-Adapter-Microsoft-Surface/dp/B00KVDQC94/ref=pd_sim_147_26?ie=UTF8&refRID=1TQC1F58VYB94DJ28746.
[Windows 8 General] link1227:
Same here, but I hate windows 8!
[Windows 8 General] mib2nd:
Some electronic devices do limit the power input as to what it's needs are. I'm not sure about this tablet, but it may.

I have been selling electronic devices for over 3 years in large volumes and have seen some devices that have had their batteries explode because they where being charged with a power supply that had too high of an amp rating. A battery charged at a high amp rating will charge faster, unless it has circuitry that prevents it, but that can also effect the longevity of battery life. If sticking to the manufacturers recommend ma rating your battery will last longer before it needs to be replaced.

I'm not debating whether this tablet can be used with a charger that has a higher ma rating. Like I said, it may be able to limit the power input, but I lean to the side of caution with most electronics (especially ones like this).
[Windows 8 General] sylvain15250:
I am looking forward to reading your review. I want to get rid of this crappy plastic film already installed as soon as possible :)

I will do that too, and I think I am going to buy the EU 30W charger for $5.5 (http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Univ...upply-3V-4-5V-5V-6V-7-5V-12V/32368157103.html), which I will test before using it. I don't really know why this model is more than twice as cheap as the other one though (http://www.aliexpress.com/item/30W-...dapter-3v-4-5v-5v-6v-7-5v-9v/32320310485.html).
[Windows 8 General] Wootever:
Bios Update [0805v12 08/06/2015]

Unfortunately not, the disabled bios lock is required by the Intel Flash tool and it can only be disabled in the bios itself.

I agree, this is a security measure that should be applied to all unknown devices.

But in this case i'm pretty confident that the Intel mainboard has the required circuits to prevent damage on the energy supply, Intel guidelines are pretty strict in this case.

The battery protection circuit is still questionable, there might be a remaining risk.

Edit:

This IC seems to control voltage at the battery connector:

Texas Instruments TPS51362
[Windows 8 General] majkel_94:
They have applied cheap thin protector only for transport - with bubbles and it's easily scratchable.

We want to buy glass screen protector which is scratch resistant and give you better touch feeling ;)
[Windows 8 General] rilot:
Guys, the tablet will limit itself to 2.5A. This is how electronic charging circuits work.

The issue in the RC world with giving too much current is because you are charging the battery directly. The charging circuit is in the charger. In a tablet you are applying current to a charging circuit that then applies a regulate charge to the battery pack inside. This is why you can charge an iPhone from a 2A 5V charger but it will only draw 1A.

The wall-wart battery charger aren't actually chargers at all, they are just power supplies. The intelligence is in the charging circuit inside the tablet.
[Windows 8 General] mnemix:
The best explanation I've never seen. Thanks!

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[Windows 8 General] FastPete:
Spot on! :good:
[Windows 8 General] csizi90:
Thanks, in this case i am heading to the store.:):)
[Windows 8 General] porchesi:
Why detail of processor show about 1.00 GHz.

Screen Capture Image link >>>fs2.directupload.net/images/150817/th27qfdf.jpg<<<<

It is normal?

Windows from "en_windows_10_pro_10240_x64_dvd"

Bios [0805v12 08/06/2015] Mod V1

Sorry, I'm very newbie.
[Windows 8 General] rilot:
Yes, normal. The CPU will clock itself up and down depending on load.
[Windows 8 General] alessandro1980:
For all of you that received a Stylus I7 with Illegal windows License from Aliexpress (23 july discount). I have a question, I opened a dispute on ALiexpress asking a partial refound for the problem of illegal windows license, here's what they answered me today: "Due to the original cube i7 stylus comes with Chinese windows 8.1 operating system, only Chinese in it. So we installed the activated windows8.1 to get multilanguages before sending. the tablet is with windows8.1 os and we never say it is lisence win8 in our description, pls see our description, we said support multi language.

This is chinese version product, so it is just chinese key, if you want, pls close the dispute, so can send you the chinse key immediately.

you can update to offical windows 10. here is the step tell you how to operate. http://pan.baidu.com/s/1hq928Kk The password is cubestore . Best regards. jerry-Cube Store

What do you suggest me to do? should I insist with the partial refound or trying to install Italian version of Windows 10 using the chinese keys they will eventually give me?
[Windows 8 General] Wootever:
Display calibration profiles are updated.

Here is a nice guide how to: use ICC Profiles in Windows

Note: If the orientation is changed, Windows will reset the color management to default settings. Use Color Profile Keeper to keep the calibration profile active.
[Windows 8 General] Wootever:
[MENTION=3667174]alessandro1980[/MENTION]

If they give you a "chinese key" it's most likely a single language edition key, if you don't mind re-installing Windows 8.1 and then upgrade to Windows 10 Home you can accept the offer.

Windows 8 Single Language edition can have its language changed

Edit:

I could upload an English Windows 8.1 x64 Single Language Edition iso file, if you replace the english language pack with your native language pack it should be fine.
[Windows 8 General] link1227:
Does anyone know how to install Windows 7 on it?

Using tapatalk.... can't rep/thank
[Windows 8 General] alessandro1980:
I think that this could be the only way to solve the problem. Unfortunately CUBE demonstrated a very awful post-selling service besides being declarately a illegal software seller!

It would be very kind from you to upload (or send me link where I can download it) the single language edition! Thanks a lot in advance
[Windows 8 General] Wootever:
[MENTION=3667174]alessandro1980[/MENTION]

Uploading now, unfortunately this may take a while, if you don't want to wait you can also create a single edition iso with the Mediacreationtool

Edit:

Okay, i found the mainboard revision number:

If someone is brave enough to open the device and to remove the heatspreader we can verify if there are different mainboard revisions available.

Preferably Cube sale devices, but devices from other sellers are appreciated as well.

Presumable revision list:

C6011_V6.1 = I7 Stylus

C6016_V2.0 = I7 Stylus?

C6116_V2.0 = I7-CM
[Windows 8 General] alessandro1980:
Don't worry, of course I can wait, I will try to do it tomorrow in evening because I'll have to work all day... If you can't upload I will try to use the media creation tool! Thanks very much!
[Windows 8 General] vaporixm:
Sharing my own experience with this i7 stylus tablet. Got mine pretty fast, almost within a week after the Aliexpress sale. On first run, Windows Defender detected some malicious file and deleted it for me. It occurred to me, later on, that this tablet came shipped with a cracked Windows 8.1 and that deleted file got to do with KMSPico. At USD299, it seemed too good to be true if it came with original OS. Anyway, I updated my tablet to Windows 10 rather smoothly and fixed the non-working drivers (Bluetooth & Wacom for me) with the ones posted here.

The so-called Wacom stylus that came with it is just a generic OEM stylus. I believe Cube is aware of it as it was mentioned in their Facebook page. Cube is keeping its stand a distance away from this Aliexpress reseller with all these OS problems but I doubt Cube was unaware of it when they partnered to do this sale. Although I have not raised any Aliexpress dispute for this tablet over the fake OS and misleading Wacom stylus (yet - I am taking my time to confirm delivery), from my experience with disputes, I have managed to "win" my disputes even against some nasty sellers who blatantly deny my claims with lies. If counterfeit is the point of contention and is valid, it is likely that Aliexpress will award it to the buyer. However, before that, you must be able to prove with evidence/photos/videos, etc. Aliexpress makes it such a painful process for the buyer to prove his point, so naturally it seems that they are siding with the sellers. I am thinking of letting this one go, as at the price I got, even with the fake OS and what-not, this tablet is performing way above its value. Let's not kill the seller for bringing us this good deal. I believe his profits are next to zero for this sale and covers his profits from the other co-purchase accessories that he is selling.

Now what I need is a good tempered glass screen for this tablet as the preinstalled one has bubbles, scratches and glare issues. The only one I found so far on Aliexpress for Cube i7 is going for USD11. Somebody mentioned that Surface Pro 2 fits the Cube i7 screen, however when I checked with one of the sellers (selling at USD6), the dimensions he gave did not match the Cube i7 screen. Can some kind person please confirm whether Cube i7 screen is the same size as Surface Pro 2?
[Windows 8 General] seaniccus:
Can someone post a picture of where the stylus slot is? I remembered reading it had one but didn't find it when I got it, now I'm wondering if the seller sent me a keyboard dock for a non stylus version of this tablet.
[Windows 8 General] mib2nd:
Sorry. I cant post actual photos and links yet, but you should be able to paste these into your browser to see them.

i845.photobucket.com/albums/ab17/mib2nd/20150818_022246_zpswddvqm7r.jpg

i845.photobucket.com/albums/ab17/mib2nd/20150818_022337_zpsuxyl0wg4.jpg
[Windows 8 General] rilot:
I have a Surface Pro 2 screen protector and have it applied to my i7 and it's a perfect fit (apart from the cutout for the camera).

I bought this one: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00SFEOK7C?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00
[Windows 8 General] Wootever:
[MENTION=3667174]alessandro1980[/MENTION]

en_windows_8.1_single_language_x64_dvd.iso

Edit:

I made a mistake, the Key is not CoreSingleLanguage but CoreCountrySpecific. I will try to find another iso.
[Windows 8 General] rilot:
[MENTION=4709667]Wootever[/MENTION]

With your latest driver bundle I'm getting an error in the event log pertaining to WiFi extensibility.

See below:

Description:

WLAN Extensibility Module has failed to start.

Module Path: C:\Windows\system32\Rtlihvs.dll

Error Code: 126

Rolling back to the previous driver solves the problem.
[Windows 8 General] Wootever:
[MENTION=258505]rilot[/MENTION]

No problem here: wlan extensibility module has successfully started.

It may be possible you have different wifi driver installed: 1027.4.0630.2015, which is preferred by windows because of the newer date but is seems to cause incompatibility on Windows 10.

The current version should be 1030.0.0515.2015
[Windows 8 General] rilot:
[edit]

Never mind, I'm being a moron. Because I've been installing drivers manually I didn't see that your script copies the dll over to \%WINDIR%\System32. I've moved it manually and now it works.

Thanks man.
[Windows 8 General] Wootever:
[MENTION=258505]rilot[/MENTION]

The more recent driver installer (10.08.2015+) should also copy the wifi extension module to windows/system32.

Could you please check if the file exists and which version it has?

Edit:

No problem, glad that it works now.
[Windows 8 General] buzz86us:
I had heard that it will only activate the Chinese version of windows... do you know if it is region specific to where it will only activate in a specific region? Right now I have windows 10 installed waiting for a new insider build....or for the people in the sale to just send me a chinese windows key.. it looks like a new language pack can be installed in a kind of convoluted way .. but would it work with windows 10 is the question..windows 10 isn't really a must for me, but it is kind of nice..
[Windows 8 General] Wootever:
[MENTION=4147520]buzz86us[/MENTION]

As far as i can tell these keys are just windows edition specific. The 'Chinese Keys' that the Cube store will offer are most likely CoreCountrySpecific keys, the associated edition is actually called 'Windows 8.1 China'.

I'm currently trying to replace the default chinese language pack with the english one, so we can properly use this edition.
[Windows 8 General] buzz86us:
this link might prove useful if you are building a system image

http://sergeit.blogspot.ru/2013/11/windows-8-single-language-mui.html
[Windows 8 General] alessandro1980:
Thank you for the effort!!! (if you find a link where I can download it you can give it to me without having to upload it)!

---------- Post added at 01:15 AM ---------- Previous post was at 01:12 AM ----------

That would be great!!!
[Windows 8 General] schu1758:
Hello all,

Quick Question. I have a portable charger that I bought for my iPad but after getting the Cube i7 Stylus im planning on abandoning my iPad. Can anyone find me or point me in the right direction for a USB DC charger for the Cube i7 Stylus? So far I found this but I dont know if it will work. Search on amazon "niceEshop(TM) USB Type A Male to 3.5mm Barrel Jack 5V DC Power Cable (Black,0.8m)"

sorry I can not post links until I have 10 posts.
[Windows 8 General] oeriel:
If I understand you correctly, you note that the Cube i7 have charge for 12V and not 5V.
[Windows 8 General] tehNoti:
I created an account here first to thank you, [MENTION=4709667]Wootever[/MENTION], for your effort!

This thread is a great place to find more about the Tablet.

Also I wanted to share my experiences with the i7 stylus:

Windows

Being unsatisfied with the chinese (system) language, I tried different approaches to get to my desired language version - not just display but system. The working solution was:

Install all Windows (8.1) Updates

Register for Win 10

Update to Win 10 (don't worry, only seeing chinese characters is normal here)

Readout Win 10 Product-Key

Fresh Install of Win 10 via USB

With Win 10 the tablet seems to run even smoother.

The driver-package and the heat-management tool finalized my setup.

Steam In Home Streaming

Now that the language problem is solved, I found that I had misread somewhere, that the tablet would be able to connect to a 5Ghz WiFi, which is not true. As I wanted to use it for Steam In Home Streaming, this was crucial.

Using a dongle I was able to utilize the tablet my pseudo steamlink. Connecting it to my TV, I am now able to Couch-PC-game. Works like a charm. (Full HD Games and using two Xbox 360 wireless controllers at the same time is mostly no problem).

Unfinished Business

Right now I'm looking into getting a better screen protector and a stylus.

Any advice in these regards would be greatly appreciated.
[Windows 8 General] MatanYeho:
Hi

Thanks for your update,

Can you tell me if there is a problem to upgrade to windows 10 without any working key?

I got the tablet with cracked windows 8. Can you suggest what should i do?
[Windows 8 General] tehNoti:
Hard to say.

When re-installing windows, I know for certain that the key is being verified before any installing happens.

I can't say for sure what happens when you only try to upgrade - i.e. if the key is also being checked.

Do you get the "update to win 10" icon in the task bar?
[Windows 8 General] MatanYeho:
I cant see any icon.

Did you get your tablet with working licence?
[Windows 8 General] tehNoti:
Yes, my Tablet came with pre-installed, activated Win 8.1 Pro.

How do you even know your windows is cracked?

One reason why the icon doesn't appear might be that you haven't installed all windows updates .

Try google "windows 10 necessary updates" and you will find the numbers (like "3035583" and "2952664").

Go to Windows Update on your Tablet and "search for updates". The desired update might be in the "optional" category.

As soon as you install the get-win-10-update, the icon appears.

Disclaimer: I'm not a 100% sure, but the forum rules might have something against talking about cracked windows versions. So I hereby declare that I do not advise any illegal activity.
[Windows 8 General] rilot:
Won't work. The Cube i7 needs 12V to charge.
[Windows 8 General] MatanYeho:
Thanks for your reply,

I know that my windows is cracked because there is KMS program installed. Usually the pro version shipped cracked from cube, i think your windows was cracked too.

I will try your suggest and let you know if i will able to upgrade.

Thanks alot.
[Windows 8 General] javlada:
Sorry for repeating my question. Nobody has tried to run Linux on this device? It is very important for me.

If somebody has a little time, please try to run it from a flash drive and test if starts at all and then if BT, WiFi and stylus work. I would really appreciate it.
[Windows 8 General] tehNoti:
As I started reading here only after upgrading, I can't retrace if there was anything wrong with my licence and/or if this KMS program was installed.

It seems like there were several versions of the tablet shipped. Mine is also the kind that shows the "American Megatrands" logo when booting, unlike some.

All i can say is that even before i made the upgrade, windows was shown as being activated/verified in the "system" category of the control panel.

Same as currently on Windows 10. The Product-Key changed btw when I upgraded.

This licence mess leaves kind of a shady aftertaste.
[Windows 8 General] mnemix:
That point is the most important, you say that your key changed when you upgrade from W8.1 pro to W10? And which kind of W10 do you have installed? Home or Pro? Thanks in advance

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[Windows 8 General] tehNoti:
After fruitless attempts to re-install win 8.1 Pro (unable to create a bootable usb stick, unsuccessful install) and thereby change the system language, I did the win 10 upgrade (chinese to chinese). Of course by then I had extracted the 8.1 product-key, as I thought I needed it for the 8.1-re-install.

When the Win 10 Upgrade was done, my first attempt of re-installing failed, with a message along the lines of "something seems wrong with your key".

After again extracting the key I found that the 10-key was entirely different from the 8.1-key.

As I currently do not have the tablet with me, I have to guess, but if I recall correctly it is Win 10 Pro too.
[Windows 8 General] mnemix:
And how did you extract it both times? In my BIOS there isn't any KEY. Thanks again!

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[Windows 8 General] tehNoti:
well as I wrote before:

Try Google with something like "windows 8.1 key finder".

You should find different small programs that output your key.

Do not hold me responsible for any undesired results (virus check etc)