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[Windows RT General] moward:
Hi,

I have a very similar problem at the moment. I refreshed my surface 2 last week as the storage had filled up and couldn't be cleared by any other normal means. After reset, the first batch of updates would install but afterwards would get stuck on the "searching for updates". I have reset several times with the same problem occurring each time. Finally I reset using a usb recovery following the guide given on windows central forums (wont let me post link)

This time after installation, even on the first check for updates, it gets stuck. Been running now for over 24 hours and still nothing.

Hopefully someone on here will know the answer. I will follow this thread with interest.

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Typical, no sooner had I written the post above then the search for updates finally finished after 25 hours. 262 updates found and ready for installation. Turns out that nothing other than (extreme) patience is required for the problem to sort itself out. It might be worth adjusting your power settings so that your surface does not go to sleep and hence interrupt the search. Good luck and hope it works out for you.
[Windows RT General] Niel86:
Hi and thanks for answering, I don't feel alone anymore. Here's my story:

The first time I resetted Windows was just after purchasing my Surface, brand new Win on and I used my surface for almost a week, researched for updates and installed it (firmware update and something like 76 first and 35 later) till the Windows RT 8.1 update (1).

I realized something was wrong as soon as Windows Store started giving me the same network error for each app I was trying to install. Looking for windows update was stuck on "Checking for update" for more than one hour (standby time on AC plugged in setted to never). Latest update available for the Surface RT is the Windows RT 8.1 Update 3.

Restored Windows, kept my apps but removed all the updates. Windows Store worked again, same for Updates. Installed two cycles (just like before) and again same situation... Windows Store started giving me the same network error for each app I was trying to install, looking for windows update was stuck on "Checking for update" for more than one hour (standby time on AC setted to never).

I tried every fix coming up on the web: wsreset, windows troubleshooting app for windows update and windows app and even deleting the SoftwareDistribution folder.

At this point I chatted with an MS employ through Surface assistance web page. She suggested me to reinstall a fresh windows copy from Microsoft web site using a USB drive and so I did...

Yesterday night it all came back, second cycle of updates, Windows Store started giving me the same network error for each app I was trying to install, looking for windows update was stuck on "Checking for update" for more than one hour (standby time on AC setted to never). I again tried all the fixes, nothing worked and so I restored Windows keeping my apps.

I'm now typing from my Surface, just restored but no updates installed yet. I'm really getting upset to MS for all this ****. Hope you get more luck.

Next week I won't need my Surface to much so I may try looking for updates for more than 24 hours and see if I can get out of this updates cycle.

Looking forward for better news and know if thing are working for you.

P.S. Text me the link you were talking about.
[Windows RT General] Niel86:
Updates: I've installed the KB2029xxx update (Update 1) and after that, as alwyas, Windows won't find any other update. I've let it check for more than 24 hours but still on "checking for updates".

Don't know what else to do.
[Windows RT General] Niel86:
Hi, I think it's about their servers aswell. I've tried everything and more to get out of this situation but nothing worked.

Last thing I did yesterday was:

1. Flush DNS "ipconfig /flushdns"

2. Run Windows Update troubleshooting

3. Checking for updates

And again is was stuck for hours till I gave up and shut it down.

The main difference is that flushing in DNS clear the Windows Update cache so it now looks like no updates are installed and updates history is blank.

Nothing changed tho. I guess MS removed (or blocked?) updates after Update 1.

Somewhere, somehow, I've red it's possible to "cook" your own ISO of Windows RT including major updates.

I'll find more out.
[Windows RT General] Niel86:
Keep us updated, the longest time for me was about 27 hours.

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[Windows RT General] Niel86:
Great news. What would you suggest now? I can't let my Surface RT plugged for 2 days 'cause I need it, however I was thinking about pluging it in and let it check for updates during the night time, should be about 10 hours per day, and repeat this process till I find the magic "Update and Restart" button takes over the classic restart.

I've alwyas been checking using the metro Windows Update and not the Desktop's one.
[Windows RT General] areilly111:
Same issue here on my surface 2. I bought it off a buddy and reinstalled windows from an image found on the MS website. after installing the first batch of updates it just keeps searching. I found that while its searching I cannot download apps from the store it keeps spitting back the network is not fast enough despite being able to watch NF on multiple devices at once. its starting to bug me a little bit cuz i do want the new start menu.
[Windows RT General] Stjin:
Its not confirmed yet, but it might be worth to mention.

I've contacted Microsoft for this problem, and after hours, maybe days of troubleshooting they finally came to the conclusion that its pretty annoying.

However I did a request for making new system images (for the RT devices) since they are not supported by updates anymore.

The request has been sent and awaiting response. Let's all hope that my request will be get through and we will get new recovery images which are up-to-date anywhere soon.
[Windows RT General] Niel86:
Please keep us updated!

Looks like that the ony way to go trought this at the moment is to just let your Surface check for updates, AC pluged, never set to sleep, for something about 30-40 hours till, still checking for updates, opening the shutdown menu shows the "Update and Restart" option.
[Windows RT General] areilly111:
I just had an idea. Maybe it could work maybe not but the people who where able to receive the updates on surface rt/2 upload the contents of their SoftwareDistribution (including Software distribution.Old if present) folder located in the windows folder so us that can't get them can just install them manually. Just an idea tho.
[Windows RT General] areilly111:
Quick update after factory reseting my surface 2 and attempting to do the first batch of updates I found that a bunch of my important updates fail to install. Causing my tablet to loose ability to install apps and find updates no matter what fix I try. Going try installing updates manually over the next few days and see if that helps.
[Windows RT General] areilly111:
I've gotten through about 3 sets of updates further then I've gotten before. This time I didn't use my Microsoft account and just made a local account and I only installed the one that were auto ticked I figure I've don't about 120 updates now. It's checking for updates atm but hopefully by morning it'll be done.
[Windows RT General] gipigia:
Hi. Windows RT 8.1 update 3 is here. But the update problem remains.

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=49143
[Windows RT General] areilly111:
Please tell me they just posted this and I didn't just miss it. This is the one update I wanted I do the really care for the security patches cuz I do the really think rt can get viruses.
[Windows RT General] gipigia:
I don't know. It was here.

https://support.microsoft.com/it-it/kb/3033055
[Windows RT General] areilly111:
oh well thanks for that. I just hope that maybe they will make a recovery image with all the updates pre-applied. or even unlock it for us :) but that's just being hopeful.
[Windows RT General] areilly111:
now I keep getting "connection too slow" error from the app store and when I run the troubleshooter I keep getting "service registration missing or corrupt - not fixed" I've contacted support via helpdesk but they are almost useless and i cant go to the surface support because it wants me to pay because my warranty is up.

Edit- just after typing this they put me in contact with someone from the surface department. hopefully they can help fix these issues.
[Windows RT General] areilly111:
Mine won't even fix it
[Windows RT General] areilly111:
these issues are really starting to bug me I've reset my surface 2 about 10 times within the last 3 days. even if they stopped supporting the device we should be able to update and use it on the latest updates with no problem. talking to support is useless they always tell you to do the same steps over and over again.
[Windows RT General] areilly111:
I think I got mine to work updated it as far as it could and then installed the update 3 manually ill disable auto updates just in case tho. But couldn't agree more about their support being scripted and an joke. but the last guy I did talk to (Actually from the Surface support team) seemed a lot more helpful and less scripted. I too am a big MS supporter but it would be nice if they stepped up their game just a little bit.
[Windows RT General] Stjin:
Well, I got bad news

Microsoft denied my request for new images and said there is no and will never be a solution for it.

At least I tried...
[Windows RT General] fabian_frodo:
I have the same problem, but at now i upgrate to update 3 ... may you try with these:

1.- Unninstall the Update 1 (unninstalling this deletes all updates after)

2.- Try the store if Works and download apps (if this solution wont work)

3.- Reinstall the Update 1 and restart. In my case, the network was disabled, and i enabled from device manager. With these i can use the Store again. In these moment other Windows RT Updates are installed, Don't restart and apply the msu installer for update 3.

For me, these process works. I tried for weeks to get the update 3.

The Windows RT version that i use was a recovery image from Microsoft (the 8.1 version)

Sorry for my english, i'm speak spanish

Update : Blocking Windows Update on Windows RT allows me can download Apps again
[Windows RT General] Stjin:
Update!

As some of you maybe already saw, I found a permanent solution for this problem :)

I made a post here!
[Windows RT General] Niel86:
I'm very surprised and somehow happy to let you guys know that my Surface RT updated itself to the latest Update 3 after few days of downloading updates.

I was ready to follow this new guide, downloaded the manual updates but I've never used it.

I started everything by restoring Windows, keeping all my data and just refreshing WinRT, after that I started the typical updates cycles but something was different. I noticed I was missing the Kb2919355 (update 1), some of the updates were titled "KB **WhateverNumberItIs** without KB2919355", so I was a bit concerned but instead of the KB2919355 my Surface keeped find new updates in a very small time. After another batch of 137 updates, which took almost 3 hours to install, few other not important ones, here I am with my Windows 8.1 RT Update 3.

I really did nothing different from the previous 7/8 times.
[Windows RT General] Red XIII U.K:
Fix that worked for me

Ok seeings no one has managed to patch this i'll add my 2 pence, install the 2 update files manually, rebooting between and before both..

windows8.1-kb3172614......msu

windows8.1-kb3173424.....msu

Then try updating as normal.. worked fine for me on Surface RT
[Windows RT General] Niel86:
At the end of it all I've just resetted mine, installed all the updates without rushing it and now it works great!

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[Windows RT General] Slycarter:
Hi,

nowdays I still ask you help on Surface RT matters.

Searched high and low but I haven't found a solution yet.

Short description:

- surface RT 8.1, with some apps downloaded from store (even Netflix app well working);

- installed windows 10 arm32, Netflix working from myapp in the store;

- returned to windows RT 8.1 (windows 10 almost unusable), after a clean install and a lot of well known difficulties on applying update I succeded.

Now the problem is, when I log into the store everty app I try to download it gives back a message saying the app is not available anymore, but it is there and the meessage is given on every app. Even into myapp section for apps I used to own before.

I do want download Netflix but no way to do. Maybe still some update missing? Maybe I need to look at some settings?

P.S.: I was going to forget to tell you that Surface I bought was not updated and I did but I had problem downloading app from the store, then magically I worked it out, but I don't remember how or by chance.

I hope you can help me. Thanks
[Windows RT General] jwa4:
The 8.1 Store is mostly toast.

Windows 8.1 support ended on January 10, 2023 - Microsoft Support

Support for Windows 8.1 will end on January 10, 2023. Learn what it means for you and how to move to a supported version of Windows.

support.microsoft.com
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] kilik84:
Does anyone feel this phone's touch sensitivity not good ? I sometimes touch on the screen and it didn't feed back ! don't know if its' a sofware bug or the phone has problem?
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] photorama:
also I have the same problem...random
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] blackspp:
Same here, taps won't register sometimes only until you scroll a page a bit first.

Definitely a software bug.
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] photorama:
Hopefully soon, I have updated to version MHA-L29C432B126 two days ago, but nothing has changed for this problem.
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] kilik84:
I'm using chinese version and have updated to latest build 137 but nothing has changed ! It's quite annoying for an expensive phone like this
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] photorama:
You're right, we hope in the seriousness of Huawei!!!
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] lionpeloche:
I'm with MHA-L29C432B126 and i have the same feeling specially on Mate 9 sides left and right , it doesn't do anything when pushing an icon, i'm obliged to use navigation icons to get an answer.
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] KIngOrNot:
It's software problem

As they wanted to make that phone doesn't react to accidentally touch, and as is something new, it's not perfect. Probably will be fix soon or later.
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] kilik84:
I don't know if just some phones meet this problem or this is a software bug that can appears on any phone?
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] SWBgHz:
Yep.
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] jeradjohnso:
Taking off the pre installed screen protector might help
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] Kooksiansuey:
Nope...I just peel off screen protector but just same problem..mate9 sides left and right not sensitive.
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] Seifer1975:
Yup, same problem, especially near the edges/corners.
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] gm007:
Should be a software problem and hopefully it will be fixed.
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] Tuffcheez:
Unfortunately I've discovered the same. Touch sensitivity is letting this phone down. In the middle of a game touch suddenly doesn't want to work when using a finger touch joystick, and just when I need it most! This sucks! We should not be having problems with this touch screen. It's fundamental. I love the phone but If this one thing is not fixed I'm sending the phone back. I can't have it fail on me.

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I hope so!
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] danielmoosa7:
Not only that, Facbook and youtube apps sometimes glitch out for some reason due to bad optimization. Hope huawei will fix this by updating.
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] MishaalRahman:
I've encountered this only when using Solid Explorer, but I agree and think it's a software issue
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] novalayer:
Hello,

Anyone installed B135?

Thank you

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[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] Tuffcheez:
Playing Pocket Fleet multiplayer cto the controls just go dead from time to time during intensive battle. It's like the phone can't cope.
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] riz157:
That's concerning touch screen is basic and shouldn't have these problems.

I was looking to buy this but after reading it has touch issues I think I'll wait.
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] Tuffcheez:
I've come to the conclusion it's not the screen but the software.... Or maybe something to do with the graphics engine...

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To be fair, this is an amazing phone, and I've only found this problem crop up on one old game no longer maintained by the developers. If it was happening everywhere then it would be cause for concern. There is a software update in the pipeline which I hope will resolve it for my game. Elsewhere this phone flies!
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] Tuffcheez:
OK, I replaced Gboard with an updated SwiftKey and my game now plays fine. I have full control of my game again. I'm happy!

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OK, I replaced Gboard with an updated SwiftKey and my game now plays fine. I have full control of my game again. I'm happy!
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] DANone:
I have no Problems with the touch sensitivity. Ever when i press the Touchscreen, i got e Feedback. I'm on B126.

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[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] denislimsog:
Have similar issue. Seems like the phone does not capture touch input at both edge of the screen. Also, the touch sometimes does seems to be not able to register the input.

Currently on B110.

Anyone who had similar issue was fixed after upgrading to B126?
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] D1G1TE:
Screen sensitivity is not as good as on phone without pre-installed screen protector.
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] khmoc:
I have exactly the same problem on MHA-L29C432B126. After three days I went back to the store and it have changed the phone with a new one. Also the second has the problem of the sensitivity of the screen..

I called technical assistance in Italy and the operator told me to bring the phone to the service center :confused::mad::(:(:( ..

I think that for now the only solution is waiting a good firmware... But is incredible to have this bug on a flagship phone
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] Ashk91:
This is definitely a software issue, it's the edge accidental touch rejection, but I think huaweis method is very aggressive in detecting what is a Palm touch and what isn't.. The screen is fine.. You can test it using the phone tester app
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] denislimsog:
I feel you. Other than the touch screen issue, this phone is really not bad I would say. Guess we have to wait
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] denislimsog:
Have tested according to what you said. What you said is correct. What firmware version are you currently using?
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] Ashk91:
B126, I've read somewhere that is isn't the first huawei device with this (feature), I don't think they'll fix it
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] Sensamic:
Android Authority said today that an update is coming to fix that issue.

Also the notification bug.

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[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] taphius:
Hope they fix it. Moving back and forth between it and my v20 if night and day on touch responsiveness. Everything is much easier to activate on the v20 and overall feels smoother because of it
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] denislimsog:
Do you have the link?
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] Nitemare3219:
Really? I feel like the V20 is not nearly as quick as my Mate 9.
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] taphius:
Big difference between speed and responsiveness. Mate 9 is def faster but my v20 feels much more responsive to touches. I rarely have a mistake swiping on Gboard with the v20, damn near everything fails on the mate because it misses my first input
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] Nitemare3219:
Ah, I haven't had that problem. But I have my DPI set really small, and I feel like the palm rejection on the edge of the screen is way too aggressive.. pointless honestly. Wish we could turn it off. It's really hard for me to hit the settings gear icon at the top of the quick settings panel.
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] taphius:
Yeah I have that issue at medium dpi setting as well, takes two or three tries to hit the settings icon if im using one hand due to the palm rejection.

If thats your SRT in the photo, nice :P I've got a 2014.
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] lawtq:
I'm begging you! Stop this crap. Posting on every thread this spam
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] lpnb12:
I have found the touch sensitivity to be the best of any phone i have had. Edge touch rejection is sometimes odd but i am used to it now.... I love that no matter how light i touch the screen it registers it.
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] D1G1TE:
If you have problem with touch sensitivity, try to enable settings > search for "gloves mode". It will increase touch screen sensitivity, but also eats bit more battery. Some manufacturers enable this by default. I personally like that Huawei prefers battery life over increased touch sensitivity by default. Because for me default sensitivity works just fine. :)
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] magma2000:
Guys my phone updated to version 156 and touch sensitivity is perfect. No edges problems at all. I have chinese version.
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] tsiglas:
I have also installed B156 and I think that there is a big improvement on touch respond....
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] denislimsog:
That is great news to hear! Hopefully the update will roll out for my country soon haha
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] Tuffcheez:
B138 update fixed my gaming, this phone is awesome!
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] malikons:
I have been patiently waiting for an update but I'm still sitting on B126. I'm from the Netherlands. Anyone else still not updated? The complete build number is MHA-L29C432B126.

This touch issue is keeping me from using the phone. I am using oneplus at the moment and using mate 9 to check for update everyday and hope these issues will be resolved. Quite annoying as you can imagine.

Thanks for reading.
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] Ashk91:
Don't worry 138b fixes it
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] malikons:
I used funkyhuawei yesterday to upgrade to B138. I have to use the phone long enough to check if the issue is still there but my first impression is pretty ok.

But, I dont get this, why Huawei won't push these nuisance fixes out asap to all the users. I understand they are being cautious and rolling out the upgrade in batches but that shouldn't be a big deal for maintenance releases. Or maybe they know something we don't :-\

Anyway, lets see how it works now.

Cheers,
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] diablob:
138 is disable to OTA in EU region. Will be newest.
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] n45ty85:
I just bought this phone with rm120 screen protector and having some **** experience while typing. Went back to the dealer remove the screen protector and still the same ****.. Will be going to they support service this weekend. Feel regrets ditching iphone. Lol
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] Governa:
I've ditched iOS and have zero regrets. Aside from minor niggles like the volume controls defaulting to the Ringtone volume, the excessive amount of apps with abusive permissions, and no systemwide shake-to-undo I have only praise for Android N in general and this device in particular. No typing issues whatsoever with the default screen protector. I'm using Gboard.