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[Device Reviews and Information] Iliyena:
Been waiting for that review. Seems like a perfect device go consume all digital except 3D-games and overly high quality videos. For the price that is!!! Old hardware but not much worse than buying a newer device on almost soon to be as old 28nm process (MT67xx).

Comparing it to any replacements of 7"-8" tablets and getting the possibility to use it as an actual phone as well. Not many cellular tablets seems made for putting up to the face for an actual call.

Would I not be fixing my Redmi Note 2 up once more this would probably be my budget choice even vs Oukitel U20 Plus since its simply cheaper...
[Device Reviews and Information] stephendt0:
Just got my device. First impressions, impressive build quality, solid, and a lot of phone for the money. Only problem - software. Leagoo made a mess here. I'd love to see this return to a mostly AOSP look and feel, with a couple of Google Apps, but mostly bare so people can install stuff that they want. Here's a list of stuff that I am not a fan of:

1. Replace Stock Launcher ("Freeme OS Lite") and any related themes and sillyness. Nova Launcher is more responsive and less memory hungry

2. Change stock swipe lock screen ("LockNow.apk?) back to AOSP. Not used when the fingerprint sensor is gone, but I don't know why they changed it. It's not really that intuitive, and it doesn't show notifications, which is more important.

3. Change recent key to actually open recents, rather than menu. Ugh! Checked and in the build.prop "qemu.hw.mainkeys=0", so that means that Leagoo recompiled something to make it a menu button. I know this can be "fixed" by installing Xposed addons, but I'd like to keep the system lean

4. Remove the "record screen" option from quick settings, if possible. It doesn't really fit in the quick settings menu, which IMO is sloppy. It's also not something most people would use

5. Remove stock browser. Chrome is installed, and I don't fully trust the stock browser

6. Remove "Kika" keyboard. As above

7. Remove "App Store" (not Google Play)

8. Replace "Calendar" with Google Calendar.

9. Replace "Clock" with Google Clock

10. Remove "Dual Tag".

11. Remove "Email" and "Gmail" app. (I like to let the user choose).

12. Replace "File Manager" with "Files" from LineageOS (or any other good, clean trusted file manager)

13. Change the camera shutter sound back to stock somehow. The stock one is a bit obnoxious. Also consider changing the Camera app if there is a better one available for this device, stock one feels a bit rough and has silly features

14. Investigate what "Freeme Security Service" does. If it's non-critical, remove it

15. Remove Google Pinyin Input

16. Replace "Messages" to "Android Messages"

17. Remove "Music" app (everyone has their own preference, I personally like poweramp, but not free)

18. Remove "Power Saver" (home-screen style app)

19. Remove "screen recorder"

20. Replace "search" with Google Search

21. Remove "Weather" app (not very informative for most places, better apps on play store).

22. Consider changing the stock animations back to 1x. It's down to 0.5x, and I don't think there's much point pretending that this is a fast phone when it is moderately entry-level

23. Remove "videos" app, there's already an AOSP "video player" app which is fine

That's a quick list of things that I think need to happen. I can do most of this and share a TWRP backup for someone to put on their own device, but I'll need a bit of help with items #3 and #4 (changing on-screen button functions and removing option from quick settings menu). If someone is interested in creating a quick and dirty de-bloated ROM and has any ideas on how to fix these up I'm all ears and happy to put some work in :)
[Device Reviews and Information] Palm Trees:
As soon as the Leagoo M8 Pro is released, I would be interested in a de-bloated rom. Do you have any plans of getting that device?
[Device Reviews and Information] stephendt0:
No plans to get the M8 Pro, sorry.

Anyway, system running super lean with my debloated ROM - but now when I did a factory reset, the phone no longer boots, so I'll restore a backup and see where I went wrong :silly:
[Device Reviews and Information] Palm Trees:
I'm tempted to purchase the M8, but the 4G version is a better choice I believe in the low-end budget segment.

But please do share your de-bloated rom once it's ready :)
[Device Reviews and Information] stephendt0:
The problem with the M8 Pro is that there are other phones within that price range which are arguably superior. I also think dual camera is useless when both cameras are low-end. But that's another story.

I got the phone to boot, I think I was just being impatient, just took a while for some reason on the first boot. :laugh: I'll try to upload something tonight, if my awful internet allows it. It'll just be a TWRP backup.
[Device Reviews and Information] Palm Trees:
Xiaomi Redmi 4A is obviously the main choice. I've tried it - bought as a gift for a family member - and the performance is really impressive (Snapdragon 425). Not sure if the camera bug (blue or yellow tint, can't remember) is fixed by newer firmware, but using Open Camera fixed it.
[Device Reviews and Information] stephendt0:
Agreed. All that's really stopping the Redmi 4A from having source-built custom ROMs is kernel sources: https://xdaforums.com/general/general/xiaomi-redmi-4a-chat-root-sd-425-2gb-t3511933

Anyway, my debloated ROM is working nice, still a few things that need doing, but hoping the community will help out for that. I'll get it uploaded ASAP.
[Device Reviews and Information] Palm Trees:
The M8 Pro ships now (from Gearbest). I have never performed a custom debloating - is it fairly straight forward? I guess both phones are fairly identical in terms of the rom.
[Device Reviews and Information] stephendt0:
Good news! Debloated ROM is now available. :) Link here: https://xdaforums.com/android/development/6-0-lazy-s-debloated-rom-leagoo-m8-t3574816
[Device Reviews and Information] stephendt0:
Anyone have an ideas on remapping the on-screen keys without root?
[Device Reviews and Information] Iliyena:
Until someone does there are apps with customizable soft keys :/ I can't stand them though :S Only Xiaomi MIUI have made a quick ball that I can accept and actually use. :o
[Device Reviews and Information] stephendt0:
Is anyone else having issues with their headphone jack? I have some Xiaomi Dual Hybrids and they cut off audio to one ear if the jack is in a certain position. I fear that my device has a fault. Other headphones are the same issue and I know my headphones have no issues on other devices
[Device Reviews and Information] piavr:
Wonderful smartphone from Leagoo

I was a bit hesitant about buying a phone from Leagoo, because I didn't know them before (I bought my last phone from Doogee).

After 1 day of usage, I can tell that it is absolutely great phone, great build quality, GPS and touch are flawless.

^ Headphone jack works as expected.
[Device Reviews and Information] stephendt0:
Thanks, must just be my device then. It's a little annoying, seems to be losing a connection somewhere internally.
[Device Reviews and Information] stephendt0:
Hey guys, I posted a thread to try to help with the issue of softkey button actions being configured badly, if anyone is able to offer a suggestion or assistance that would be appreciated :) thread is here: https://xdaforums.com/android/help/changing-screen-softkey-button-actions-t3583501
[Device Reviews and Information] piavr:
Do you think it'll get Android 7.0?
[Device Reviews and Information] stephendt0:
It should be possible if someone wants to put in the development time to get it upgraded, but otherwise I don't think so.
[Device Reviews and Information] jigzopuzzle:
Hi guys, I've been using this phone for about a week now. I am quite skeptic about it at first since it is being sold at a very low price, but after using it for a while, i must say it is a very good phone!.

Still I am facing some issues at the moment with my 3G connection. I found that the phone's reception is quite weak compare to my previous phone. When I was still using my Note 1, I can get a good 3G signal at my home, but with this phone, I have no signal. Is this hardware related issues, or is there a fix for this problem?

Thank you.

P/S: I hope some developers will take notice of this phone and start building custom ROM for it... *finger crossed*
[Device Reviews and Information] Palm Trees:
Unlikely to happen, especially with the release of the Leagoo M8 Pro. However, what you can do is flash the debloated rom by stephendt0 https://xdaforums.com/android/development/6-0-lazy-s-debloated-rom-leagoo-m8-t3574816
[Device Reviews and Information] rimac:
I have one Leagoo M8. IN the first ten days. the microphone stopped working. Touch screen is non-responsive. Purchased from Gearbest. Today sent to my local service center. Do not have warranty and will have to pay if lucky that they have parts. Really sorry for getting one.
[Device Reviews and Information] Palm Trees:
Why not just order the new M8 Pro? Probably cheaper than getting the M8 repaired.
[Device Reviews and Information] Alberto96:
I'm pretty sure he doesn't want to get a LEAGOO device anymore after this experience, even though this might not be the best choice, it is totally understandable.
[Device Reviews and Information] voiceferous:
Just ordered an M8 Pro (for the price of M8 at around 70$) and am currently waiting on it. In the mean time I noticed there's an Android 7.0 beta available for the PRO device, which probably means 7.0 isn't far behind for the M8 as well.
[Device Reviews and Information] Palm Trees:
Source?
[Device Reviews and Information] voiceferous:
Here, but I will reiterate: it's for M8 PRO & it's beta

http://www.needrom.com/download/leagoo-m8-pro-7-0/
[Device Reviews and Information] Palm Trees:
Thanks :)
[Device Reviews and Information] piavr:
Really cool! This gives me the hope that even if there is no official 7.0 update for m8, someone will be able to derive a rom from the pro's rom.
[Device Reviews and Information] Alberto96:
Different platform, not possible.
[Device Reviews and Information] piavr:
bummer. I don't think leagoo will release 7.0 for M8. Judging by other companies (like doogee), they update only the pro version.
[Device Reviews and Information] Palm Trees:
Seeing as there are new models coming out with the same chipset, in theory it should be possible to port Android N 7.0 to the M8. Then comes the challenge of getting everything to work :)
[Device Reviews and Information] Alberto96:
Luckily they are working on another upcoming device running on MT6580, but with Android 7.0 so...it is possible to expect an OTA also for this one.
[Device Reviews and Information] granho:
Hi guys... I bought the M8 from igogo, and the LED (of notifications) doesn't work... I checked the notification settings of the apps I use but they are OK. Someone else with this problem? You think it can be the hardware? :(
[Device Reviews and Information] Alberto96:
You missed my review then.

Cons: No Notification LED
[Device Reviews and Information] jigzopuzzle:
Hi guys, I stumbled upon a ROM for M8 a while ago.

http://www.needrom.com/download/leagoo-m8-2/

Description (Copy pasted from the site)

ROM Mobile LEAGOO M8 –ROM Android 6.0

ONLY MT6580

Official ROM LEAGOO M8 Version: LEAGOO_M8_FreemeOS_20170116 –full_wf562g_lg3-user 6.0 MRA58K

WF562G.LEAGOO3.M0.HB.H.SSAL8G5.B18.0116.V3.04

Gapps include –No rooted

Language support: Multilang

Anyone currently running this build? mine at the moment is still LEAGOO_M8_FreemeOS_20161213....

Any advice?
[Device Reviews and Information] Palm Trees:
I would flash this rom instead https://xdaforums.com/android/development/6-0-lazy-s-debloated-rom-leagoo-m8-t3574816 ;)
[Device Reviews and Information] jigzopuzzle:
true, that would be a better option. Still I was just wondering, maybe this build has already fixed some of the problem with the freme OS (i.e the fingerprint scan accuracy.. 3G&wifi poor signal reception) :confused:
[Device Reviews and Information] Palm Trees:
Try asking stephendt0 :)
[Device Reviews and Information] man657:
I have bought a Leagoo m8 for my wife and a Leagoo m8 pro for me.They both have a common issue,the speaker on the front side is very poor.You can not hear very well the person talking to you.Could I do something to fix this issue with out routing the phone? Thank you.
[Device Reviews and Information] piavr:
well it has been two months and i overall like it :)

There are two things that still bother me:

1. Battery consumption when wifi is left on is high (From readings on google, it is a known issue for the first version of marshmallow, fixed in following patches - 6.0.1+).

2.Android OS consuming quite alot of data, even after removing all Leagoo's bloats - didn't figure out this one yet.
[Device Reviews and Information] piavr:
3. Settings apk contains malware
[Device Reviews and Information] cmart242:
I have the same problem (I actually posted in the Leagoo M8 Pro by mistake since it described the same problem, but my phone is not the Pro version). It seems that the malware creates a clone of settings (in my case, I can clearly tell because the "proper" settings is called "Ajustes" and the "fake" one appears as Settings in the apps list. I have tried forcing it to stop and removing its privileges, but it enables itself again. And uninstalling it manually or through Malwarebytes is just temporary, since it reappears again after a while.

The path of the infected file according to Malwarebytes analysis is "/data/app/com.chunmei.calculator-1/base.apk" and the malware in question is "Android/Trojan.Triada.coa"

I would be really grateful if someone could tell me how to get rid of this. If the only fix is rooting the phone, I would be equally grateful if someone could point me towards and easy-to-follow tutorial that shows how to do a backup of the phone (just in case), root it and apply a stable rom. I have zero knowledge about this and I don't want to ruin the phone nor keep the malware inside it.
[Device Reviews and Information] Palm Trees:
Check this thread over at 4pda https://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=800817.
[Device Reviews and Information] piavr:
Wow! i am sorry that i don't speak (or read) russian. It seems they've created custom ROM, that might be our solution. [MENTION=8326361]cmart242[/MENTION]

I've rooted the phone, and i can delete "Settings" (Settings.apk) but then i can't access settings anymore. I tried downloading Marshmallow's stock settings and replace it with the bogus Settings.apk, but it doesn't work. I don't see any file named "Ajustes" in my OS.
[Device Reviews and Information] cmart242:
Thanks for the link, but I don't speak Russian, and google-translating the site does not give me a good enough text to be able to follow :(

I don't think that Settings.apk is the problem, at least according to Malwarebytes. If you check my previous post, I wrote the path where the supposedly infected file is, and it is called "base.apk".

In any case, there is already a ROM in this same forum, have you tried it? https://xdaforums.com/android/development/6-0-lazy-s-debloated-rom-leagoo-m8-t3574816

And there are also a bunch of files here: https://xdaforums.com/chef-central/android/leagoo-m8-twrp-root-overlay-fix-t3558820

I've tried doing my homework and have seemingly found all files I would need to root and put a new ROM in my phone, but I still haven't found an easy tutorial that I can follow to root it. Maybe I'm wrong, but from what I have seen, different phones may need different methods, so a generic step-by-step may not work for the Leagoo M8 and I could risk turning it into a brick.

Sorry if it seems silly, but I'm more of a researcher of information than a hands-on guy, so I don't trust myself tweaking my phone without a good guide to follow :rolleyes:
[Device Reviews and Information] piavr:
Using root permissions i removed most of leagoo's stuff quite easily. I don't have any base.apk.

I am sure Settings.apk is one of the problems. Avast Antivirus detected it. I monitored it and could clearly see that it created connections when Ad popped up on screen.

Regarding the rooting process, i followed the thread you linked, started by SomeOneX. The procedure is easy. Didn't install the ROM though, and i doubt it is clean of Leagoo's malware.
[Device Reviews and Information] piavr:
Well, i used 4pda link above to grab cyanogenmod rom after failing with malware removal from stock rom. It has been one day with cyanomod, and it seems OK.

In the upgrade process i lost my FM radio functionality, plus, it feels like the touch screen is less responsive (not something too problematic). But no more malware! :D

(Bonus: battery % is accurate!)

[MENTION=7914507]Palm Trees[/MENTION] > Thanks man!
[Device Reviews and Information] Palm Trees:
No problem :) Did you flash the fix_tach.zip patch? (https://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?s=&showtopic=800817&view=findpost&p=57835051). I recommend you flash Ressurection Remix - the bugs (FM Radio etc.) you are experiencing are fixed with that rom and it's still being updated.

https://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?s=&showtopic=800817&view=findpost&p=61835859
[Device Reviews and Information] piavr:
Yea, I actually did flash the patch, but I haven't noticed any change.

I'm quite happy with it now, so i guess i won't hurry to flash another ROM atm (I've already installed my apps and customized it, so i'm not in the mood to start all over again so fast :)).

The touch issues aren't much of a problem, and i'm not using the FM, so it's totally fine.

And most importantly - I'm malware free!
[Device Reviews and Information] Palm Trees:
The choice is yours. However, RR is the best option and IMO worth the hassle :)
[Device Reviews and Information] granho:
I have exactly the same problem; I also have the Spanish language so I can distinguish between the real Settings app and the fake one. I'm gonna follow the russian thread and let's see what's happen :confused: Ty Palm Trees for the info :)
[Device Reviews and Information] granho:
I can't download the Resurrection Remix patches (v0.8 and v0.9). Someone has them? Link post: https://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=800817&st=1220#entry61835859 Thanks in advance.

Don't worry, I could register and solve the russian captcha with this guide :D
[Device Reviews and Information] storm01amorteo:
the solution that I found...

Hi, I have the same phone and the same problem, all started after an official update. That fake Settings app recreates itself and override permissions. Anti malware apps are useless, and the file reappears randomly showing very invasive Ads.

I don't want to root or flash new Rom, so the only thing I have found that really stops this nasty and annoying malware is a firewall, since the app can not connect to its servers all its activity gets annulled.

I am using a free firewall, you can find one in Google Play, this calls "NoRoot Firewall", there you in the app all you need to do is to find the fake Settings app and close to it all access to the network. I hope this helps you.
[Device Reviews and Information] piavr:
[MENTION=4102806]storm01amorteo[/MENTION]

You'll soon find out it is a problematic solution.

I, like you, started with firewall. But there's one problem: Google (android system) detects "Settings" as malicious software in unknown intervals, removing it, thus removing the firewall rule. Settings is recreated and the process repeats, requesting you to reconfigure the firewall. The Settings "recreation" process also consumes data, masked by "Android system".

awful and very deep injected malware. i couldn't solve it without rooting.
[Device Reviews and Information] storm01amorteo:
Well, fortunately the firewall I'm using "NoRoot Firewall" keeps the rule and configuration even if the app is uninstalled (it keeps the app name and a legend "uninstalled" beside it.

I was doing several test, also you would not believe all the malware this phones are carrying until you install a firewall and you can follow the logs, it is unbelievable all the sites that track us down, I have blocked several apps now, phone is working really light now and no more ads.
[Device Reviews and Information] storm01amorteo:
I'm leaving here a couple of screenshots, you can see how the firewall rules are kept even if the app is gone.
[Device Reviews and Information] piavr:
Cool. I wonder what they collect and for what purpose.
[Device Reviews and Information] piavr:
Moved to remix ROM because the other cyanogenmod version had some annoying bugs (it forgot bluetooth paired device after each restart, crashed randomly (resulted in restarts), had touch screen issues and resolution issues). Will report back in a week. For the time being, it looks awesome (resolution & touch are back to "normal" and it feels snappier) :))
[Device Reviews and Information] stephendt0:
Can someone elaborate on the malware caused by Settings.apk..? Does this debloated ROM such as this one suffer from this issue? https://xdaforums.com/android/development/-t3574816

Edit: I scanned my device running this ROM with both Avast and Malwarebytes and both apps said it was clean, so I'm guessing this was introduced in an OTA update... which was removed from this ROM. So basically if you want a clean device, flash this ROM :)

Edit edit: Is there any way to add a second user to this device? For some reason I can't see any option anywhere, when I tap on the user icon in the quick settings menu it just takes me into contacts. Did Leagoo remove this feature or did I remove something important during the debloating process?
[Device Reviews and Information] piavr:
I doubt it is related to OTA. I removed OTA functionality when i got the phone, and still, couple of weeks later, something changed. It might be some system process that changes behavior or downloads other components, i don't know.
[Device Reviews and Information] piavr:
Updating: didn't find any cons using this ROM. I recommend it!
[Device Reviews and Information] granho:
I have that ROM and I have so much lag, bad sound... I don't know what's the problem :(
[Device Reviews and Information] piavr:
didn't experience any of these issues. Maybe you should empty caches and reflash
[Device Reviews and Information] granho:
Obviously it is something that I did...
[Device Reviews and Information] ohad129:
Hi why i cant pin a link on leagoo m8 the chrome browser didnt give me that choice pl

Hi why i cant pin a link on leagoo m8 the chrome browser didnt give me that choice please give me advice
[Device Reviews and Information] imdoingmytour:
I've just bought a Leagoo M8 Pro. The square button doesn't perform multitasking like Sony Xperia Z1 model C6903 does. Luckily for me, I already experienced solving the problem with my Leagoo Alfa 4. I just pressed and hold the circle button (middle button) and Walla, problem solved.
[Device Reviews and Information] mouadz:
hi can any développer make rom for leagoo m8 pro mt6737

Leagoo M8 Nougat ROM - Touchwiz S8

https://xdaforums.com/android/development/samsung-s8-leagoo-m8-nougat-t3614615
[Device Reviews and Information] MarkFletcher1986:
Is anyone else having issues with Bluetooth after flashing a custom ROM? I've got an issue where I can connect to Bluetooth speakers ok but I can't actually play any sound over Bluetooth. I connect to Bluetooth speakers fairly regularly so this is a bit of an issue for me. Does anyone know a fix for this or alternatively can anyone recommend a good ROM that has working Bluetooth?
[Device Reviews and Information] stephendt0:
I had about 6 of these phones at one time, now they are all garbage since the touch doesn't work properly on them anymore. 100% failure rate. Replaced a couple of digitisers and problems eventually returned again. Horrible phones, never again.
[OnePlus 2 General] Slamb:
i dont know if the problem is in cyanogenmod or in opengapps, but i have very inconsistent google apps icons :D

those marked with green rectangle are rounded as expected, those in red have various shapes

is there some easy way to fix this? or does anybody know where is the problem? :) its just cosmetic issue, but still it looks a bit weird