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[Device Reviews and Information] YuriRM:
[MENTION=4886266]luckasfb[/MENTION] can you help us to debug the original boot image file of Takee 1, please? An inexperienced programmer at Estar Takee tried it four times with partial success. [MENTION=6998813]Maxmydishe[/MENTION] found an amazing workaround.

The best combination yet is the 20151109 firmware with the boot image file from 20151010. GSM calls are perfect but VOIP calls stumble on the Proximity Sensor issue.

We know how difficult it has been to develop a fully functional Android 4.4 and 5.1.

All of us will gladly accept an improvement on the existing Android 4.2.

Can you edit the boot image file to render it better?

Those of us who contributed money to your work will be happy to receive a better Android 4.2 instead of a buggy Android 5.1.

Let us know your opinion, please!

Regards,

YuriRM

EDIT - Inside of the boot image, there is the kernel and ramdisk. The kernel is compiled and the source code is unavailable. Therefore, editing the kernel is not a feasible request.
[Device Reviews and Information] io2345:
Another option would be, to get the camera working in 4.4 KitKat.

Meanwhile found out, that VoIP calls

are

ok in LuckasFB KitKat ROM (this has been reported before - must have overread this while reading more than 100 pages of this thread).

BUT: Main Camera (starts only after fiddling around, hot reboot necessary) is not working correctly, pictures aren't sharp. Obviously autofocus doesn't work (using ROM "takee_1_3d-20161112-234925"). Tried latest Kitkat-version (dated 26.12.2016) also, but there I can't get the cameras to work at all (not even the selfie cam on the display side).

EDIT: Camera works now in ROM 26122016 WITH AUTOFOCUS !, but after a looong time of waiting (hours) - and hot reboot, of course. In the 12112016-Version cameras started after a minute or so...
[Device Reviews and Information] io2345:
Another thing comes to my mind: On some MTK-Phones and ROM-Versions I saw a "Quickboot option" in settings, which is comparable to hibernation mode of a PC. If we could have this option, it might be probable, that the camera works immediately after power on (if it worked before shutdown, of course).
[Device Reviews and Information] YuriRM:
There are two apps that may be of interest to us. Could they help solve the Luckas Kitkat camera bugs?

ARCore for All brings Google's New Augmented Reality Platform to Unsupported Devices

https://www.xda-developers.com/arcore-for-all-google-augmented-reality/

The SELinux Switch is a New Tool for Toggling SELinux between Enforcing and Permissive

https://www.xda-developers.com/selinux-switch-toggle-permissive/
[Device Reviews and Information] io2345:
Dear YuriRM, thank you for the two links. Unfortunately I'm not the Tech-guy, and have not even a glimpse what can be done using those things...

After getting some experience with the latest KitKat-ROM (4.4.2) developed by LuckasFB, I can tell you all that it's useable. VoIP calls work as well as GPS, Gyro, 3D. Not sure if LuckasFB is still working on better/newer firmware, so currently it is probably the best choice.

All of the hints and links are posted "somewhere" in this thread with more than 100 pages and over 1000 entries, so let me sum it up (YuriRM already did that several times before):

First, install TRWP recovery: Flash the file inside this archive (you have to extract it)

ftp://185.86.77.191/LuckAs-kernels/A5000/LuckAs-Takee_1-twrp28-recovery.rar

as recovery-file using SPFlash-Tool.

Place this two files (without extracting them) in the phones memory or the root of your phones SD-Card (if you use one):

ftp://185.86.77.191/LuckAs-kernels/Takee_1_S1/takee_1_cwet_kk-luckasfb-20161226-024100.zip

ftp://185.86.77.191/LuckAs-kernels/Takee_1_S1/4.4.2_micro.zip

Connect phone to a charger, switch it off, and when restarting it, hold "Vol up" pressed, until TRWP-Menu shows. Use "Wipe"-Function, after that "Install" and select the two ZIP-Files, install them and reboot.

Install from play store any power manager app that can do a "hot reboot" (example: "Power Manager" by Guiseppe Montuoro)

After boot wait some time (like 10 minutes), then try to open camera. When the selfie camera is started, make a hot reboot using the power manager app. Start camera again, both cameras will work now (note: as long as "unable to open camera" or "gallery error" shows up or camera just doesn't start, hot reboot is useless).

Getting 3D-Effect (only necessary if you use SD-Card): Copy the two files "HolographyProfile" and "matrix" from the phones folder "Android" into the folder "Android" on the sd-card. The (already preinstalled) App "3D Video" contains four 3D Movies. Hint: If 3D-Effect is ghosty (doubled elements in the picture) try to tilt the phone just a few degrees to the right instead of looking in the very middle of the screen.

Rather than switching off the phone at night, only put it in airplane mode. Saves energy for the battery and you from doing a camera restart the next day...

App that makes use of the gyro effect and has appropriate videos: Install DiscoveryVR from play store. Open a video (like: Shark Storm), move the phone up/down/left/right to change the viewing angle.
[Device Reviews and Information] YuriRM:
Great! Give us an update of your review in two weeks time, please. We need a full rundown of the KitKat ROM (4.4.2) developed by LuckasFB, regarding its usability.

If you think that the KitKat ROM is worth your money then make a $10 donation or 10€ donation to [MENTION=4886266]luckasfb[/MENTION]. Your support is crucial to give him motivation for further development of this ROM.

The next step is an update to [MENTION=7838281]VladJocker[/MENTION] Android 6 with a custom linux kernel 3.4.67 of Android 4.4.2 developed by LuckasFB. However, the kernel needs improvement!

Luckas, go back to the KitKat ROM and make it perfect, please!

If you make the problematic modules open source then we can help you sort the bugs.

Will camera bugs be easier to solve with Android 7 and Android 8, Nougat and Oreo, source-codes?

Google is Mandating Linux Kernel Versions in Android Oreo (kernel versions 4.4 and 3.18).

https://www.xda-developers.com/google-mandating-linux-kernel-versions-android-oreo/

Best regards,

YuriRM
[Device Reviews and Information] YuriRM:
From the TWRP on PPTV King 7s Forum by the user fvdk... Could this work on Takee?

"You definitively have the 3D version but apparently your seller forgot to include a 3D movie player and a 3D photo viewer.

3D Center is an interface to various (Chinese) web services that offer 3D content like and it will probably need to have the K3DX players installed. As far as I know, these are not available for download but I have extracted the apk's and I can send them to you if you let me know your email address.

You can download the 3D-BoBo app from here http://deepoon.com/3dbobo/en-wapindex.html this will enable you to stream the content from within 3D Center app.

Frans"

EDIT - use this safer link to 3D BoBo

http://www.dpvr.net/bobo.html
[Device Reviews and Information] YuriRM:
[MENTION=6026343]io2345[/MENTION] you are our official tester! Would you like to try another alternative just published by the user EgoManiaC at the 4pda.ru forum? My guess is that it is the very same solution suggested by [MENTION=6998813]Maxmydishe[/MENTION]

09/06/17, 09:47

There is a firmware from Stas30 - 1109 + bootloader 1010. Completely working setup. I have it from the very beginning. There are no clicks, but in the settings you need to specify not to disconnect the screen when charging, otherwise the microphone switches off and you cannot be heard.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-2JSqjWugR4eld6YmtoVU02TGc/view
[Device Reviews and Information] io2345:
Besides from saying, that leaving the screen on when charging is no option for me, I am quite pleased with the current firmware (don't have any clicks either). I told you, that I do not switch off the phone but put it into airplane at night, where battery drops by 1% or even stays at the same value until the morning. Once I had an issue with the card in SIM1 not willing to work when leaving airplane mode, but that occured only once in ten days now and can be solved by a normal reboot. Battery of the phone isn't too strong, but takes me through the day with normal usage of

a man

(really doubt, if a woman can do one day without recharging). Usally I end up at night with about 30% left. Screen is the greatest consumer, so if you watch a movie on the phone, you will have a drop of 10% of the battery every 15-20 minutes. WiFi and mobile radio also consume some greater part of the energy, so you might do a good while longer if you watch movies in airplane mode. WiFi reception and GPS are just so-so, maybe due to the metal frame of the Takee. For me it is good enough, and I just love the smooth finish of the phone.

What I probably will test, is the thing you mentioned above with the King 7s-APKs.
[Device Reviews and Information] YuriRM:
I suggest a very handy tool for those of you eager to follow the successful steps of [MENTION=6026343]io2345[/MENTION] and install the KitKat ROM developed by LuckasFB.

USB Bootable Linux Distro for Android Recovery/Modding Receives Version 2.0 Update

https://www.xda-developers.com/usb-bootable-linux-android-recovery-fwul/
[Device Reviews and Information] YuriRM:
Tell us about the performance and quality of the front and rear cameras on the KitKat ROM developed by LuckasFB.

On Takee's stock ROM the rear camera has outstanding quality on Video Recording both indoors and outdoors. However, it has average quality on photos.

Eye Tracking is unique in Takee 1 and its performance is amazing in 3D videos and 3D photos! Not even the best 3D surgical devices at the hospital can match the quality of Takee 1. The surgeons that watched a video on this Smartphone were astonished!

Is Eye-Tracking fully functional on the KitKat ROM?

K3DX has Eye-Tracking too

http://www.thomas-pr.com/kdx/kdxrelease.html

Elephone P8 3D has Eye-Tracking too

http://www.elephone.hk/static/ELEPhone2017NewProductCommentp8lite

The famous RED brand is launching an Android smartphone, the Hydrogen One Holographic Display by Leia Inc. , a spinoff of HP's research Labs.

https://www.xda-developers.com/hydrogen-one-holographic-display/

3D photos

http://www.i3dshow.com/
[Device Reviews and Information] YuriRM:
Perfect GSM and VoIP calls

1 - Perfect GSM calls (switch Boot Image file on original R0M)

It is very easily done! GSM calls are fine with no annoying noises. The microphone keeps working even when the screen is off. The TOC-TOC sounds or Click-Click sounds of the 2015.11.09 firmware due to the Proximity Sensor are gone forever.

The Boot Image file from Pogodancer's version of the October 2015 firmware was used instead and flashed upon the November 2015 firmware.

You can get the boot image of October 2015

Takee-1_151010_151026-212141_root-mod-deodeXposed

If you want to go back to the boot image of November 2015

Takee-1_151109_151114-172130_root-mod-deodeXposed

Have a look at this print screen. Try it!

Afterwards there is no need to perform a factory reset! A cache wipe in recovery is enough. The advantage is to keep all your data intact.

Congratulations! You have got an hybrid firmware with a ported kernel now.

Notice that Kernel Version is Saturday, October 10 and Build Number is November 09 (2015.11.09)

Update: GPS Test results by Chartcross show that the boot image from November 2015 gets 7 satellites in view and a 3D Fix in a only couple of minutes at my parents veranda. The boot image from October 2015 gets 9 satellites in view and a 3D Fix with an Accurary of 4m equally fast.

2 - Perfect GSM and VoIP calls (install third-party ROM by LuckasFB)

A more radical option is to follow the successful steps of [MENTION=6026343]io2345[/MENTION] and install the KitKat ROM developed by LuckasFB.

Enjoy the latest version (2016.12.26) of the KitKat ROM (Android 4.4) developed by LuckasFB.

Micro.zip:

https://mega.nz/#!o5RE3KYb!Wel6c3q8GKEovptvRdAZFj1ZlCERiCWYsjjj8K1_bg0

Recovery-Image for TWRP

https://mega.nz/#!hgYCwIYb!BYlmRnTVzWribPKlQDkmCR5ggT5GCkflIFbjeawg5Jk

ROM:

https://mega.nz/#!B5Q3gAga!OLh4sLFZ8dxkzkwazV1hI9xfIc2rP2a_C4QL_LQlOGA[/QUOTE]

Great to have this set of three files available to all Takee 1 owners that come to this XDA forum.

3 - Do you want Android 6.0.1 (third-party ROM by VladJocker)?

Latest alpha version of Android 6.0.1 by VladJocker CM13.0.4 18.11.16 Esta.

Release date: 18th November 2016

https://yadi.sk/d/e4s25cdlyv9GU

It uses the previous kernel of Luckas.

4 - Do you want Android 7.1.2 (Third-party ROM by Francesinha, in development)?
[Device Reviews and Information] io2345:
I tried several 4.2.2 ROMs, in none I found working IP-Call functionality.

So I really doubt, that you are talking of those, but rather of regular GSM-calls. For IP-Calls (like calls within Whatsapp) you probably have the effect "screen off -> mic off".
[Device Reviews and Information] YuriRM:
It really depends on the user profile. I seldom take VoIP calls. However, I do need faultless GSM calls for my daily life. My procedure is to reject an WhatsApp voice call and immediately call back by video call.

I love 3D photos, 3D videos and 3D objects. Doing plenty of searches on this subject as a hobby. That's the reason why the upgrade from the September 2015 ROM does not entice me.

My cousin is just like you! She wants VoIP calls and does not care about 3D. Will she be able to handle the camera failures of the KitKat ROM? If she puts up a fight her anger will be directed towards me...

I regret having bought seven TAKEE 1 smartphones for my family (4) and friends (3). They hate bugs and this phone drives them mad.

My advice is to avoid MediaTek and buy a Qualcomm Snapdragon.
[Device Reviews and Information] sridhar_kkin:
Is any chances of we getting new and latest rooms parted to this model or this end of takee 1. For ever:crying:
[Device Reviews and Information] YuriRM:
The main developers of third party ROMs for Takee 1 are silent. [MENTION=7838281]VladJocker[/MENTION] ported LuckasFB previous kernel to Android 6.0. Unfortunately, he does not have the phone anymore. Is there anyone able to port LuckasFB's latest kernel to Android 6.0?

An easy way to improve Takee's original ROM is to edit the Boot Image file. A comparison of the September, October and November boot image files regarding their source-codes must be done! Is a perfect boot image achievable?

[MENTION=5667993]stas30[/MENTION] and [MENTION=6998813]Maxmydishe[/MENTION] or [MENTION=4546777]pogodancer[/MENTION] are you available to do this task?

Image Kitchen for Android is a tool to unpack, edit and repack boot image files. A few other tools are available for Linux and Windows too. I believe that FWUL software is the ideal tool for this job.

https://www.xda-developers.com/usb-bootable-linux-android-recovery-fwul/

EDIT - Inside of the boot image, there is the kernel and ramdisk. The kernel is compiled and the source code is unavailable. Therefore, it is not a feasible request to edit Takee's kernel.
[Device Reviews and Information] YuriRM:
Cameras in custom ROMs: How developers make Hardware work without source code

https://www.xda-developers.com/came...opers-make-hardware-work-without-source-code/
[Device Reviews and Information] io2345:
With 4.4. ROM and phone in airplane mode for a whole day, the battery consumption is 50% phone idle and 50% WiFi - although WiFi is supposed to be off in airplane mode. Strange. Probably one of the bugs that still exist in this Beta-CustomROM-Version
[Device Reviews and Information] YuriRM:
Pay attention to [MENTION=1977733]fjlima[/MENTION] review on the Kitkat ROM. Any comments?

There are two helpful reviews on the KitKat ROM developed by LuckasFB... a short one by [MENTION=1977733]fjlima[/MENTION] and a detailed one by [MENTION=6026343]io2345[/MENTION] that is very appealing!

Would you like to make a review of the Android 6.0 ROM developed by [MENTION=7838281]VladJocker[/MENTION]?
[Device Reviews and Information] io2345:
Why not. Where can it be found?
[Device Reviews and Information] YuriRM:
Is this the second alpha version of Android 6.0.1 developed by VladJocker? The link was posted on 27th October 2016. For the latest version we need to dig the 4pda.ru thread.

I found it!

http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=589200&st=2900#entry54433977

Latest alpha version of Android 6.0.1 by VladJocker CM13.0.4 18.11.16 Esta.

Release date: 18th November 2016

https://yadi.sk/d/e4s25cdlyv9GU

It uses the previous kernel of Luckas
[Device Reviews and Information] io2345:
I installed it, which doesn't cause problems. Now I need to install GApps and SuperSU - but I cannot install ZIPs with the existing 2.8.1 TRWP, it gives back "Error flashing zip ...". Do I need a newer version of TRWP? If yes, does one exist?

For GApps it says:

Updating partition details...

...done

Kernel does not have support for reading SELinux context.(in yellow)

MTP enabled

Installing ....gapps.zip

Checking for MD5-File

Skipping MD5 check: no MD5 file found

Dynamic GApps by Banks

Unmounting system if already mounted

Mounting system

Removing file conflicts and cleaning up

Installing GApps and running dynamic GApps script

Setting permissions

set_metadata_recursive: some changes failed

E: Error executing updater binary in zip... (in red)

Error flashing zip ...

Updating partition details...

...done
[Device Reviews and Information] YuriRM:
Have you read the 4pda.ru thread? I think that it is explained how to do it. However, I have exausted my internet Plafond for this month. Therefore, I cannot help you right now. I have to wait until the 1st October.

http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=589200&st=2900#entry54433977
[Device Reviews and Information] io2345:
I'll try to translate from there - but usally automated translations from russian language give more riddles than solving

EDIT: Only says from where one can download GApps and how to react upon SDCard-detection. Also says that firmware is rooted, which isn't true (at least for the latest alpha version, which I tried). Also says that you better save your NVRAM before. But no solution for the problem installing ZIPs from recovery.

Wish there were a version for installing with flash tool.

EDIT: After removing battery (because it hung with boot logo), some more flashing and wiping I finally got it installed more or less. For SuperSU it may be different for CyanogenMod, you can switch access over root control on in developers menu. Camera has the same problem when starting. Will test a little more...
[Device Reviews and Information] YuriRM:
Have you managed to install Gapps and SuperSU? Do you still need my help?

Is it possible to run the new version of Magisk?

https://www.xda-developers.com/magisk-module-mock-locations-screenshots/

Does it run the Uber taxi app and Pokemon Go?

Inverted Gyroscope and kernel reboot are inherent to previous Luckas 4.4.2 kernels used in the Android 6.0.1 developed by VladJocker.

His final contribution to third-party Takee ROMs ended before Luckas released the 28th November and 26th December 2016 ROMs. What a pity!

Is there anyone able to pickup and update VladJocker's ROM released on 18th November 2016?

The kernel reboot every 3 hours is a security feature that was removed when I made a financial contribution to the Bammabboy/LuckasFB project. I pledged and paid nearly 21€ in October 2016. The goal has been Android 6.0 with 3D.
[Device Reviews and Information] YuriRM:
[MENTION=6026343]io2345[/MENTION] follow VladJocker's instructions to enable full root access in CM 13 (Android 6.0.1).
[Device Reviews and Information] io2345:
There are no kernel reboots in this ROM, Camera Autofocus is working as well as GPS. Gyro left and right inverted (tried with App LittleStar, as DiscoveryVR says it is not suitable for this phone. WiFi reception quite poor. About Magisk I am not sure. Read what you have to do to get it working, was too much hazzle for me. Uber is working, I think. At least went through the steps until the point where you are asked to enter CreditCard Data or PayPal Account plus password (does anyone do this - enter sensible finacial data in an app? Can't really believe...). For Pokemon Go it installs, but I didn't find out how to register there. 3D Apps are not installed, so I didn't test anything. VoIP Calls in Whatsapp are working even if proximity sensor is activ.

Overall I liked the 4.4 ROM better.
[Device Reviews and Information] YuriRM:
Thanks for your valuable review on the Android 6.0.1 ROM developed by VladJocker.

This is a very early alpha of CyanogenMod 13. It has many bugs that were solved in later releases.

Furthermore, the initial versions of Luckas kernel were quite buggy too. It was an explosive cocktail. That is why VladJocker decided to quit.

If we can get someone to update VladJocker's work with the latest Luckas kernel the results may be pleasant.
[Device Reviews and Information] YuriRM:
Have we explored all the alternatives to improve the usability of Takee 1?

I have asked for help in editing the boot image file of the October and November 2015 ROMs. The aim its to enable perfect VoIP calls. Let's wait for answers from the people of the FWUL tool thread.

Comparison of boot image files for GSM and VoIP calls

https://xdaforums.com/android/software-hacking/live-iso-adb-fastboot-driver-issues-t3526755/page44

EDIT - [MENTION=5667993]stas30[/MENTION] and [MENTION=6998813]Maxmydishe[/MENTION] are experienced in porting ROMs. They would have tried to modify the boot image if that was viable. I have just found this comment in another thread:

The boot image isn't literally an image like a picture. It's almost like how an iso is an image file. Inside of the boot image, there is the kernel and ramdisk and inside the kernel there is the splash logo. However, since the kernel was compiled,you can't just modify it. You'll have to build from source.
[Device Reviews and Information] YuriRM:
Can you explain this a little better, please?

Has anyone else tried this tweak?

The ultimate guide to installing incompatible Android apps from Google Play

https://www.howtogeek.com/138500/th...g-incompatible-android-apps-from-google-play/

Market Helper app – spoof your Android device to download incompatible apps from the Android Market [Root]

http://codekiem.com/2013/02/13/market-helper/

Device Faker [Xposed]

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.devicefaker.free

Mobile Faker [Xposed]

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.unique.mobilefaker
[Device Reviews and Information] io2345:
Maybe I remember it wrong, but I think the kernel-sources were available on Luckas' FTP, right?

When trying to find them, I found that his FTP is no longer running. At least

ftp://185.86.77.191/LuckAs-kernels

currently gives "Timeout". Luckily I still have at least the ZIP-Files needed for 4.4 here on my PC.

Do you know of a reliable space where I could upload them for public access?
[Device Reviews and Information] YuriRM:
[MENTION=4546777]pogodancer[/MENTION] has uploaded his modified versions of original Takee firmware to https://mega.nz/

It is very reliable!

LuckasFB's firmware is closed-source code. That is why nobody else is able to improve his ROMs.

However, at 4pda.ru forum [MENTION=7567375]bammabboy[/MENTION] claimed that he had reached an agreement with LuckasFB whereby he would make available open-source code of his KitKat ROM. Maybe that is what you saw at his now defunct ftp address.

ROM Version: 4.4.2 version #0.6 (update 14/11/2016)

https://www.needrom.com/download/estar-takee-1-kitkat-4-4-2-rom/

This NeedRom repository does not have the latest ROM Version (version #0.8 update 26/12/2016). LuckasFB is unreachable too.

Therefore, I suggest to follow Pogodancer's example and upload it to https://mega.nz/ in order to make it available to users of the XDA forum.