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[Windows 8 General] TheRiddler:
OK ... yeah you're right of course, anyway I've ordered that Fastcardtech lead and this: JuicEBitz® 5V 15W 3.1A UK Fast/Intelligent 2 port USB Mains Charger (Output: 5V 3100mA (15W) | Intelligent Charging Max 2.4A Per Port.). Hopefully do the job...

Now to get rid of android! Just follow directions at beginning of thread - correct? Thanks heaps for this thread - start is well laid out with info needed...
[Windows 8 General] hqx5:
Linux + teclast X16 + arch linux kernel 4.7.2

see: https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/Teclast_X16_Pro

this is working more or less out of the box, I would start with a cheap usb realtek dongle

booting with uefi bios (systemd-boot)

touchscreen

touchpad/keyboard cover

display, change display brightness

kde 5 + kvkbd + NetworkManager (at that time with the usb stick)

global shortcuts to change display brightness (you have to alter the keymappings by yourself)

global shortcuts to change sound volume

battery status

sound: see posting above, alsamixer settings have to be done only once. this is remembered during a reboot

continue with the hard steps, get the internal wifi card working:

compiling an arch linux kernel, see Traditional_compilation documentation

apply the pm_set/get + rfkill patches !!!NOT!!! the sound patches from Laszlo-Fiat see: github.com/hadess/rtl8723bs/issues/76 (0001-My-changes-for-4.7.0-rc7-for-Baytrail-T.patch.txt)

compile kernel (takes many hours), create new vmlinuz/initrd, create syslinux entries

check out the sources from github.com/hadess/rtl8723bs + make install

bluetooth: github.com/lwfinger/rtl8723bs_bt not much to do, filetransfer works.

acceleration sensor: bmc150_accel_i2c

sound volume and power button working with soc_button_array + gpio_keys ( "Windows-compatible SoC Button Array" )

luxury open issues:

OTG port does nothing

hibernate crashes

home/windows-button

no camera

have fun ^^

hope it helps someone. I think it should be possible to get androidx86 working with linux 4.7.2 and the available kernel modules on github

[updated 20160910: no camera, no real buttons]

[updated 20160913: acceleration sensor]
[Windows 8 General] TheRiddler:
Just checking I've got the procedure right for wiping out android and installing win

OK, first copy driver package, driver cleaner and touchscreen fix zip files to my bootable USB drive (I also copied TouchSetting.gt file from c:/windows/inf directory).

Then get into BIOS by hitting DEL on start up.

Go to boot tab and select as fist boot device my USB drive, then go to save & exit screen and select my USB drive as boot override.

When tablet boots to first win install screen, hit shift F10 to go to command prompt and type the following:

"diskpart", "select disk 0", "clean", "exit". This will delete all partitions?

Install windows as per usual clean install...

run driver cleaner cmd file (do I just double click this file?), then unzip & run driver files from driver package.

carry out touchscreen fix (do I then copy back into windows/inf directory the TouchSetting.gt fie?).

That should be about it?
[Windows 8 General] TheRiddler:
Windows 10 installed ...

Well that seems to have worked, but I still seem to have windows 10 home rather than pro? Also wasn't asked to enter a product key?
[Windows 8 General] Alberto96:
You have used an hybrid Windows 10 image, with Home & Pro editions, so the installation process read the Tablet's Integrated Serial Key and then has choosen Win 10 Home automatically.
[Windows 8 General] TheRiddler:
OK - thanks for clearing that up... do I then need to reinstall with a different version of windows (I have downloaded build 1511 and this seems to have specific versions, so I'll use the 64 bit pro version and use rufus with options: GPT partition for UEFI, FAT32 & 4096bytes... ?)? I think the win 10 pro product key I have will still work? Do I need to reboot after wiping partitons (maybe not as it should be booted off USB stick I think?)?
[Windows 8 General] Alberto96:
Wipe All again and use a Windows 10 Pro image just like you did before with the hybrid one.
[Windows 8 General] TheRiddler:
Another question - when creating a bootable USB stick for win 10 iso, what settings are best? From techtablets site (I think) I found these:

– GPT partition for UEFI

– FAT32

– 4096 bytes

Are these the correct settings?

Thanks for your help...

Regards John
[Windows 8 General] Alberto96:
I use MBR for UEFI, everything else gets automatically changed basing on the ISO, do not touch other settings.
[Windows 8 General] TheRiddler:
OK - thanks I'll do that. One thing I didn't do was to make a backup of my existing drivers using DD... will this cause me a problem?
[Windows 8 General] Alberto96:
Do not worry about it, all drivers are already available to public on first post.
[Windows 8 General] TheRiddler:
OK - all sorted now ... build 1607 64 bit win 10 pro ... no question marks in device manager ... so all good! Thanks heaps. Now just waiting for charger & USB cable to turn up (the one you suggested) ...

I did have one unknown device, but did a search (I think I searched under ACPI/BMA250E or something like that - got that from device ID under properties & found driver for accelerometer sensor, Bosch I think) loaded driver & all seems fine?

Hopefully now a bit less buggy & more room :)

UPDATE: At some point I have tried using an external DVD drive to load office 2016 but tablet would not recognise it ... not particularly a problem as I made an ISO image & used daemon tools to mount it... dvd drive is reasonably new and is recognised by my desktop PC and had a separate USB power supply...

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I think build 1607 is a neater windows package... (windows 10 anniversary?)

All I need to do now is sort out a mouse... and test my stylus out...
[Windows 8 General] Alberto96:
If it works then it's fine :)

Uhm it might be an issue with your Windows 10 build, it isn't the latest stable one but a preview.
[Windows 8 General] TheRiddler:
External DVD Drive issue solved...

OK - all working now. Checking the properties tab on the "unknown" USB device, I found an error code 43 reference... googled that & seemed to indicate a power issue (what I was doing was running the drive USB lead to the full size USB 3 socket on the tablet and the power lead for the DVD drive through an OTG hub to the micro USB socket at top left of tablet...). So I then ran the power USB lead to separate USB adaptor and everything worked fine?

UPDATE: By the way, I wasn't aware that Build 1607 was a PREVIEW release? I downloaded it from Microsoft media builder tool (or something like that) - there didn't seem to be any messages saying that it not a full release? Oh well all OK anyway .... what is the latest stable release?

2nd UPDATE: Have just checked system info, my installed Edition of Windows 10 Pro is version 1607, with OS Build 14393.105.
[Windows 8 General] TheRiddler:
Is it needed to modify heat dissipation for this tablet once I've converted it to win

Ok - having got my tablet running fairly smoothly with Win 10 pro only (I think I'll get more use out of it like this). Initially thought it would be nice to have dual boot, but find I'm happier with it being win 10 only (full RAM and disc size - well relatively amongst other things...). Hopefully will run/charge better with decent cable & USB charger (as per Alberto's comments). Now I'm wondering about playing some more and work on heat issues. Anyone got conclusions about the need for this? Was wondering if doing a modification similar to that done for the X98pro would help? Has anyone got information on thickness of copper heat sink to use? Thanks for your help - regards John (I'm doing a search for this at the moment also, particularly how to open up the case...).
[Windows 8 General] Alberto96:
Power Issues doesn't seem to be there if you use the Micro-USB port instead of the Full-Size USB port, probably the design of the ribbon cable is bad.

About Windows build, you right, it isn't a preview build. I forgot that they have released some updates that also changed the build number.

I'm using this one: https://www.amazon.com/ARCTIC-Thermal-Pad-1-5-Conductivity/dp/B00UYTTMNI (1.5mm) and i have removed the whole aluminum CPU cover, making the thermal pad in direct contact with the CPU and the Tablet's back cover.

To avoid any risk, insulate the whole motherboard with Kapton Tape just like i did. It definitely improved heat dissipation, but do not expect miracles hehe

Unfortunately the back cover isn't as good as on the X98 series, so we have to live with it.
[Windows 8 General] kikev10:
Do you know if you can replace the battery?

Not long ago I notice that lasts far less than before

A greeting.:rolleyes:
[Windows 8 General] Alberto96:
Of course you can, but it is impossible to find a real replacement. AliExpress is full of fakes.
[Windows 8 General] kikev10:
thanks!

Any reference to find the battery?
[Windows 8 General] Alberto96:
No reference available :( You can just search it basing on the tablet brand and model, but it is a lost battle trust me.
[Windows 8 General] kikev10:
Ok, I suppose. Another thing, is it possible to find a guide to open the tablet and access the battery?

Thanks :good:
[Windows 8 General] Alberto96:
No guide is available, but it isn't hard to open.

Just start to open the chassis from the USB 3.0 port with a plectrum or something else hard and slim, then continue until you reach the opposite side. Do not slide anything near the Dock Connector.
[Windows 8 General] Alberto96:
[MENTION=7710784]hqx5[/MENTION] : The OTG port is working perfectly on Arch Linux here, but i'm facing the same random connection issues with a WiFi Dongle. I'm using a crappy Realtek WiFi Dongle, maybe i should try with a more serious one.
[Windows 8 General] hqx5:
[MENTION=2386505]Alberto96[/MENTION]: what can you do with the OTG port. I tried an USB WiFi dongle and an USB memory stick with the adapter cable and connect it to a pc. I don't see anything happening in a logfile.

At first I was using an Asus WiFi Dongle with some connection losses, then I switched to an Digitus. No issues any more. I think both had the rtl8192cu chipset. I used the USB 3 port for it.

Do you still have a working android? Which drivers/kernel modules are listed for the devices in: /sys/bus/i2c/devices. I'm looking for the camera modules and the hardware keys. See: https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/Teclast_X16_Pro#Devices_on_i2c_bus. I don't find anything for i2c-TBQ24297:00, i2c-XXVM149C:00 and i2c-FGCW2015:00 when googeling for it.

thx!
[Windows 8 General] Alberto96:
The OTG port is working just like a secondary USB port here, i'm using it with my USB WiFi Dongle. I don't have Android installed here.
[Windows 8 General] zarloc:
i2c-TBQ24297:00 is the charge controller see doc here: http://www.ti.com/product/bq24297/description

It also manages the USB OTG

I already speak about it with Flintyk here: #196 and here: #199
[Windows 8 General] hqx5:
Thx a lot! updated arch linux page. Seems as if the other i2c devices are a battery monitor and maybe something for focusing a camera. Can anyone confirm that the camera modules are OV2680 and OV5648? If so, the hardware keys are not connected to an i2c device ...
[Windows 8 General] zarloc:
From info i have with Windows drivers, OV2680 is front camera i2c-OVTI2680:00 and OV5648 is rear camera i2c-INT5648:00.
[Windows 8 General] Alberto96:
[MENTION=7710784]hqx5[/MENTION] : I'll will be able to switch to Arch Linux in a few days. I'm waiting for a good USB WiFI adapter (RT5572 based - N600 Dual-Band 2T2R - | super-cheap from Amazon) that should not have any kind of issue on Linux. I have also ordered an USB Bluetooth Adapter (CSR8510), but it should arrive next month from China. I can live without Bluetooth, but not without WiFi. Total Spent: almost 15 euros.

I won't use WiFi/BT patches because the internal hardware (RT8723BS) is crap, so i prefer to use something external instead.

Also, unless someone provides a constantly updated AUR package, it means that the kernel needs to be patched every time a new update is released. Considering the time required to compile an x86_64 kernel, this is something really annoying even though it would be a better solution.

If someone has enough time to compile and publish it on AUR, with constant updates (at least every week), it would be amazing.

As soon as i get all configured, i will provide any kind of feedback and solution. I can finally get rid of that Microsoft crap here.

P.S. : could you please rename the Arch Wiki page from "Teclast X16 Pro" to "Teclast X16 Pro/Power"?
[Windows 8 General] hqx5:
[MENTION=2386505]Alberto96[/MENTION]: If you have the time and you don't need a superfast wifi, I would at least try the internal wifi card. I didnt' have any issues until now with the patched 4.7.2 kernel. I will stay at the 4.7.2 kernel. At least as long as the hardware buttons or the suspend issue isn't fixed. (don't have any idea where to search at the moment)

Please give feedback if the usb otg port works with the current kernel. If so I think i've broken mine ^^

likebuttonklick ;)

done
[Windows 8 General] Alberto96:
[MENTION=7710784]hqx5[/MENTION] : I'm facing issues with the internal eMMC, hardware timeout. It means that the installation process can't continue without issues. I'll keep you informed.

About the WiFi, I need it to be fast enough so I won't try it. On Windows it barely reaches 10/5 with my Router, and I have a 100/20 VDSL connection.
[Windows 8 General] Alberto96:
UPDATE: Arch Linux successfully installed on my X16 Power. I have updated the Arch Wiki page. https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/Teclast_X16_Pro

[MENTION=7710784]hqx5[/MENTION]: Your OTG port isn't broken, on Live USB it is working but after installation it doesn't. Weird. Also, all physical keys (Volume/Power) are working just fine here.

In order to get a crappy/cheap/horrible RTL8192CU (or others based on this driver, mine is RTL8188 specifically) USB Dongle properly working on Linux, i had to compile, and use, this kernel module: https://github.com/pvaret/rtl8192cu-fixes (Installation Guide included) | This is the USB Dongle that had some instabilities here, now working much better. At least i can use it until i get that other WiFi Dongle from Amazon.
[Windows 8 General] hqx5:
UPDATE: hardware buttons working with arch linux. gpio_keys and sock_button_array was not compiled with default arch linux kernel config.
[Windows 8 General] Alberto96:
I said you ;)

Both modules were already loaded here though (with Arch).
[Windows 8 General] sdevaux:
Good news, perhaps a future release:svetius:
[Windows 8 General] pubo68:
Hy all!

From some months to now, I'm having serious problems with battery charge.

I tried with several AC Chargers (2.4 Ah) and USB - 2.5mm cable, but when tablet is ON (windows 10), battery drains even when the charger is plugged.

At this moment, the only way to charge the tablet is being powered off...

Any suggestions??

Thx a mill!
[Windows 8 General] TheRiddler:
My X16 Power running well on anniversary build for the last month or so ... must be going well as I haven't had to muck round with anything. Charger works well (as per Alberto...). Also works well as a base for modding my Galaxy Tab S and S5plus... with Android Marshmallow...
[Windows 8 General] sdevaux:
hi everybody,

have we a good optimized android rom for our x16??
[Windows 8 General] mediawiz:
I wish I could get RemixOS (for PC) to install on this device.

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For the most part, I like this device, and the price was good, but the BIOS that came with it sucks! I wish I could get a more generic Cherry Trail chipset BIOS for it.

I also wish I could get Ubuntu to work properly on it. (Most things work when I use the "Linuxium" build, but Wifi seems completely broken.)
[Windows 8 General] calvaYnada:
Hello,

I have try the Cyanogen release from here : http://www.android-x86.org/

All is working exept the wifi and bluetooth

David
[Windows 8 General] pezbonito:
WiFi and bt are very important and necesary
[Windows 8 General] sdevaux:
Yes l 'm agree with you
[Windows 8 General] calvaYnada:
Maybe a Dev can solved it ??
[Windows 8 General] sdevaux:
We hope
[Windows 8 General] mastercho:
Hi Guys

My Tecalst x16 Power automatically boots into bios.

I think BIOS bug like x98 model, but have not idea how to fix it.

Can you help me?
[Windows 8 General] calvaYnada:
Hello i have test another version of android :

Remix OS from the Teclast X16 plus version dev by Jide

http://xdaforums.com/remix/supported-devices/rooting-remix-os-teclast-x16-plus-t3395609

WIFI => OK

Bluetooth => OK

Touchscreen => NO OK

Batterie percentage => NO OK

Sound => NO OK (OK with bluetooth)

Same reflection if a dev can take a look at this :)

@+
[Windows 8 General] kharnm:
I'v tried some Android alternatives :

Remix OS B2016101201

- stuck on the Remix OS logo

Android x86 6.0 R1 :

- All functionnal except sound and battery indicator

CM x86 13.0 RC1 :

- All functionnal except sound
[Windows 8 General] Suek2k2:
hi guy,

Is there are any touchpad driver for keyboard dock? i cannot use gesture on touchpad and i think that the touchpad should be more smooth and more accurate than this.

i have try synaptic's driver but it doesnt work.
[Windows 8 General] wangiles:
I came to realise it's the touch pad on win os that's having this problem. In android it's fine though.

Can I also check if any of the teclast stylus works in android? It works fine in windows though.
[Windows 8 General] sdevaux:
where are the developpers from this model???!!!!!;)
[Windows 8 General] pezbonito:
Me too... where are they?
[Windows 8 General] Suek2k2:
yes , my touchpad problem is on windows 10.

and YES !! ,I have a stylus on android too. i cannot use it in any drawing app, the line i drew is always connected.

anyway, my stylus pen head is broken (T.T) , are there any spare parts for its ?
[Windows 8 General] Suek2k2:
How can i reinstall windows with windows 7 ?

i think Z8500 is too slow for win10 , windows 7 might do a better job .
[Windows 8 General] wangiles:
No idea where to get the tip though. Sorry.

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Reinstall through tech-tablets method on the pro/power. They're the same. USB type of installation.
[Windows 8 General] EGM92:
My charger broke, it refuses to charge the tablet. Where can I get a replacement? what specs should i be looking for in a replacement? Any help would be appreciated.
[Windows 8 General] wangiles:
There's a usb cable down this thread that can charge as fast with a 2.1mAh charger(samsung ones). Maybe you want to get that. It charges fine, slightly slower than the 2.5mAh that originally comes with it.
[Windows 8 General] Suek2k2:
Thank you SOOOOOOO MUCHHHHHHHH
[Windows 8 General] EGM92:
Thanks, I couldn't find the Samsung adapter for sale anywhere so I just went with the cables that were linked earlier in the thread. I have a 3A charger hopefully it's enough to charge the tablet while in use.
[Windows 8 General] comknowhow:
X16 Pro Ultra Bootloop

Hi everybody,

I got 2 X16 Ultra from gearbest. One of them stuck in a bootloop.

What I´ve done:

Start the Tablet in Widows mode, it was very slow, so I restore windows. After 5% it stucks and nothing happend anymore for a few hours.

Restart the tablet in Windows recovery and turn restore of. Windows doesn´t start anymore since that.

Start in Android and press switch OS to Windows. The tablet stuck in the bootloop. Reset very often.

Start the Bios to activate start from USB. There is no start from USB. But I activated FAST BOOT.

I can´t get into the bios with keyboard (The one that came with and usb keyboard). The hidden onscreen keyboard pops to fast out, so I can´t press del or esc.

Could anyone help?
[Windows 8 General] wangiles:
Let me try to help.

I've ever gone into a bootloop. What I did was to install Windows with USB recovery. Look at techtablet Forum under Windows reset thread. Then, after all the windows are done, I've installed Pedro's rom using mireks method of flashing using a pc and getting the tablet to be in fastboot option.

Hope that helped.
[Windows 8 General] comknowhow:
Thanks, but I´ve already test it. There is no USB activated until android is started with the app optimation. (There is the bootloop).

OEM1 table parse error.

F7 doesn´t work for me.

Vol up/down Power, nothing works.
[Windows 8 General] wangiles:
How about going into fastboot? Able to?
[Windows 8 General] ninhnq:
Please help with hardbricked Teclast X16 PRO

My Teclast X16 PRO has stopped working after updating drivers. I tried many things but no luck powering it on with Power button (press/hold 5-10-30-60 seconds), PWR and VOL+/VOL- doesnt work either – it shows no sign of charging, no image, no back light, no heat, no noise at all. I cannot get into DNX fastboot.

I hope some body can help me, please.

Thank you very much and wish you all a great new year.

Richard.
[Windows 8 General] styropian:
try to plug usb stick and see if its light blinking in usb stick.If it's then press power till you get response with booting if no light then you need to charge your unit
[Windows 8 General] ninhnq:
Thank you for your tip, I plug the usb stick in but no light. Even when after i charged it for several hours.

When i press and hold the power button, the usb blink once (a rather dim light for less than 1/10 sec) at the seventh seconds, and then no more. Same thing happen while holding down all three buttons power, volume up and volume down.
[Windows 8 General] styropian:
check the voltage on the charger I think should be 5VDC if ok then is a problem with battery
[Windows 8 General] ninhnq:
The charger is 5V 3A. I think it is good as I have been using it for some time with no problem. I will check with other charger though.

If it is a battery problem, the tablet should be working when the charger plugged in, right?

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I just check and the tablet is a little warm after charging for some time, but still no sign of functioning other than dim blink of the usb. Is it good or bad?

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As when i pull the usb out it blink, i try plug it in and out several times

After about 5 times, the light is on constantly. So I think the tablet is on, after that I press the power button and now it is off. I think I will do some more testing around, I dont have any thing to loose anyway :D
[Windows 8 General] ninhnq:
Hi Flintyk,

My Teclast X16 Pro is probably bricked by damaging BIOS after updating drivers with TweakBit Driver Updater. Would you migh giving me some instruction of how to flash the BIOS back? I have a bios back up file but it is in the tablet which is now not functioning at all :( (no turning on, nothing on the screen no matter what i do)

Thank you
[Windows 8 General] gadjetorama:
http://linuxiumcomau.blogspot.de/2016/10/running-ubuntu-on-intel-bay-trail-and.html?m=1

Installed Ubuntu 16.10 and patched the Kernel to

4.9.0-11.12.

Everything works[emoji1]

Gesendet von meinem ONEPLUS A3003 mit Tapatalk
[Windows 8 General] sdevaux:
Anyone knows about a Android custom rom?
[Windows 8 General] EGM92:
That's great, got some questions if you don't mind answering them:

What partition did you install the linux distro on the android or windows?

Does audio/battery indicator work? Any touchscreen issues?

Thanks.
[Windows 8 General] gadjetorama:
Audio and battery indicator work, i take the whole partition