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[Shield Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] redpoint73:
You won't be able to update the OS and keep root. Which is pretty typical when updating most Android devices (root will be lost). But for the 1st and 2nd options I gave (flashing the OTA zips in TWRP), it's easy to just root the device again. Just have your preferred root zip (Magisk or SuperSU) on the phone when you update. Then after the update (

before

rebooting to OS) while still in TWRP, just flash the root zip. Then you will be rooted, and TWRP will not be wiped (replaced by stock recovery).

3rd option (flash Recoveyr OS in fastboot), getting root again is a few more steps, but still not that hard. After flashing all the components, reboot and verify everything is working. Then go to fastboot again, flash TWRP. Then boot into TWRP, and flash the root file (Magisk or SuperSU).

For any of the options 1-3, if you want to then flash your custom kernel again after rooting, you are free to do so. I'd probably verify the stock OS is working. Then boot to TWRP, make a backup of the stock kernel & ROM, then flash your desired kernel.

On the 3rd option (flash Recovery OS in fastboot), if you go to the link then click the desired version 5.2, it will expand, and you will see Downloads for the Windows or Linux files, and instructions below that. Click on "instructions" and you will see there are steps to extraxt various components, than flash each one individually using fastboot:

fastboot flash recovery recovery.img

fastboot flash boot boot.img

fastboot flash system system.img

fastboot flash userdata userdata.img

fastboot flash staging blob

If you do the other methods (flash OTA zip with TWRP) I believe all these components are included, and just flash automatically.
[Shield Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bluegizmo83:
Oh ok thanks! I'll definitely try to flash that 5.2 OTA zip from twrp and see if that works. After that, I should be able to flash any current update (like 6.0) also, correct? And I assume I need to flash 5.2 first before flashing 6.0 (or whatever the most current shield tablet OTA is), correct?
[Shield Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] redpoint73:
Pretty sure it's how I updated to 5.2 (then rooted), and probably the easiest of the options. It's been a busy last couple months, so it's all a little blurry!

Correct.

Not 100% sure. It's a full OTA zip, not an incremental update. So in those cases (full OTA) it may not need the preceding update installed. But again, I'm not sure.
[Shield Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bluegizmo83:
Ok thanks again, I appreciate all the help! One last question I promise lol. Do I need to wipe anything in twrp before I flash an OTA zip? In the past I've been told wipes are not required for incremental updates (like 5.0 to 5.1 to 5.2) but they are usually recommended for larger os revisions like 5.0 to 6.0, does that still hold true?
[Shield Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] redpoint73:
I would say that is still true. Don't think you need to wipe anything (except cache and Dalvik - which I usually wipe when flashing anything), and I don't think I did either. Make a TWRP backup, in case anything goes wrong, as well as any other backups of apps, data, etc. (such as Titanium)..

Ask all the questions you like. It's fun to help, although I may not necessarily always know the answer!
[Shield Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bluegizmo83:
Ok thanks. I did just think of one more question, its not 100% related to flashing though... On my shield tablet, I have a 128gb SDcard in it, and I use Folder Mount to move all my large apps and games to the SDcard. Do these backup through TWRP if I check every box (I don't think it does cause there isn't a check box to backup the sdcard)? Would titanium backup work better to backup and restore these large apps & games that were moved with Folder Mount?
[Shield Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] redpoint73:
You can't backup internal storage or SD card in TWRP.

I don't personally use anything like Folder Mount. I would think as long as the folders are where they are supposed to be, and the data for Folder Mount is preserved/migrated properly, then it will all still work as it did before the update. If you are really paranoid, you can make a copy of the folders on your SD card to your computer as a "backup".
[Shield Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bluegizmo83:
I just noticed on that download link you posted earlier, that Nvidia lists the newest update as 5.2.0, but that is actually Android os version 7.0. Earlier when I said on was on 5.1.1 I meant Android os 5.1.1 (as in Lollipop), not shield os version 5.1 (which is Nougat). Sorry if that wasn't clear in the beginning. Does that effect any of your original advise? Just thought I should double-check that.
[Shield Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] redpoint73:
I'm not sure if it matters with the OTA. My feeling is, that it won't matter, and it will still install.

My guess is that in the worst case, the OTA fails, and you have to resort to flashing the recovery OS version.
[Honor 5X Questions & Answers] AtaliaKetch:
Lately, the focus on development has been on Nougat. There are very few custom ROMs left that play on MM.

I was wondering which version of android provides more performance, battery and stability?
[Honor 5X Questions & Answers] Splitbreed:
Nougat works faster and more fluently. But, MM about stability and battery feel better.
[Honor 5X Questions & Answers] reggjoo:
Picking the right ROM should be the answer. There are great examples of both. I use aicp 7.1.2, and can't tell the difference in battery runtime from this, to the stock mm ROM. Read the ROM development post, and make your decision.
[Honor 5X Questions & Answers] Martins2759:
LineageOS has been really slow on my phone, is AICP good? When I saw slow, I mean Google Chrome for example is completely unusable.
[Honor 5X Questions & Answers] reggjoo:
Chrome can be slow on any os , I only use it for "official" purposes. It's bloated, in certain ways. If I want fast browsing, I use the recently released Firefox focus. I can't save passwords, or bookmarks(yet, but that's coming), but it's a wonderful "ad free" experience, and pages load, with little effort. I do use the free adguard for chrome, though, but sometimes it can be too aggressive, and blocks connecting to sites.
[Honor 5X Questions & Answers] adriansticoid:
How come it's unusable for you? I used most of the N ROMs before and I never had any problem with Chrome.
[Honor 5X Questions & Answers] ali9971:
the best rom i used it on honor 5x is RR (ressurection remix ) based on nougat
[Honor 5X Questions & Answers] adriansticoid:
Yeah. Couldn't find any better ROM than RR.
[Android Head-Units] vassandrei:
I just had a thought and is it possible to turn an android head unit into an android auto host device? I realise that there is the option for mirroring and remote touch control, so it should be trivial to have and automatic switch into android auto mode (that is, the head unit acts only as a screen with touch functionality while the whole thing runs on the phone that's plugged in) when plugging an android phone into one of our android head units, right? Is that even a thing? I figure demand would be extremely low for it (it's even redundant a bit), seeing as it's quite limiting in comparison to a full android head unit, but it is still a curiosity for me. Many factory android auto capable head units are running a custom version of android os anyway, so I imagine the possibility is there, right?
[Android Head-Units] pounce:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.projection.gearhead&hl=en
[Android Head-Units] vassandrei:
But wait, if I install this on my android head unit, it will just run android auto, not wait for a phone to be plugged in. That's what I mean.
[Android Head-Units] pounce:
What is it exactly you want from a functionality perspective. The point of the android units is that you have much of the flexibility of android with apps and such running on the head unit without the need for the phone. Many of the current units can do mirrorlink in some form with a phone.

You may be able to trigger an app to run when you connect a phone if that's your objective.

What unit do you have?
[Android Head-Units] vassandrei:
I have a hot audio (dasaita) px5 unit.

Basically, I'm just curious and want to add as much expandability as possible. For instance if I have another driver in the car who has his/her own music and nav favourites in their android phone, it would be cool to have them plug it into the unit, and have the option of android auto (instead of digging around in my custom setup on my head unit). Furthermore, since everything will be running off of their phone, they instantly have their contacts, emails, sms, etc. available to them on the head unit (moreover, if they use android auto on a regular basis in their own car, it would be a seamless transition).

Not saying it's useful on a daily basis like it would be on a stock (for instance Hyundai) head unit with AA support. I realise that modern head units have very limited functionality in the ways of navigation and apps, and that's expanded a little bit with android auto, and obviously expanded a whole lot if your head unit has a full android OS on it.

Anyway, I think I found an app that does just that:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=gb.xxy.hr

I'll give it a go tomorrow. Once again, it's not a feature I'll be using (probably ever), but it's just kind of neat to have.

Anyway, my end goal is to have a head unit that has an open android system AND Android Auto + Carplay support. The redundancy in that situation is obvious, but I still think it would be quite neat.
[Android Head-Units] pounce:
Is mirror link functional on your unit?
[Android Head-Units] vassandrei:
yep. so i've done a bit more digging and it looks like the stock android auto app has a developer settings mode, and you can enable it to run in server mode, like many android auto enabled head units do. will test this tomorrow.
[Android Head-Units] Fl4v10:
Did you test it? I'm interested in running android auto on my head unit as well.
[Android Head-Units] CadillacMike:
I'm interested to see how this plays out
[Android Head-Units] vassandrei:
I get only a black screen on my px5 unit but on my test setup it works wonderfully.

[YOUTUBE]F-4iOaAB6-0[/YOUTUBE]

edit: I should note that this all worked without any real tinkering. I didn't have to enable developer mode on the phone, or tinker with any settings on the computer. The only thing you don't see is the default application dialogue, as I've told it to auto-open headunit reloaded when connecting the phone already.
[Android Head-Units] Fl4v10:
Just to clarify, do you have to install anything on the head unit?
[Android Head-Units] vassandrei:
Yes. The app is Headunit Reloaded Emulator. There's a free trial, but the full version is paid.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=gb.xxy.hr&hl=en
[Android Head-Units] Fl4v10:
So you install this app on the head unit and the android auto app on the phone correct?
[Android Head-Units] vassandrei:
Yes, correct
[Android Head-Units] Fl4v10:
Thanks. I'm gonna try it on my unit.
[Android Head-Units] vassandrei:
Awesome, hope it works well for you. definitely get the trial version before spending any money to make sure it works well.

I did another test, and after updating to malaysk 4.0 (and making sure to allow video while driving!!! that's why i had a black screen)

here's how it works:

[YOUTUBE]uYYibuPhejM[/YOUTUBE]
[Android Head-Units] Fl4v10:
Nice. I have Malasyk on mine. I'll try with the trial version. Did you test the calls? Does that works with the head unit mics or the phone mics?
[Android Head-Units] vassandrei:
havent tested calls yet, but it uses the head unit mics for google voice search, so i imagine it would use the head unit mic for calls as well
[Android Head-Units] Fl4v10:
So I tried today and with no luck. Did you configure anything on the Android auto app?

When I connect it to the head unit nothing happens.
[Android Head-Units] vassandrei:
I didn't have to configure anything, nope. It didn't want to work on my centre consoles USB port though, I had to use another port that was directly connected to the head unit. So if you're using a hub try without it. Other than that, launch the headunit reloaded app at least once
[Android Head-Units] Fl4v10:
No luck. I connect my phone directly to the head unit USB and it does nothing on the headunit reloaded app.
[Android Head-Units] vassandrei:
Make sure the phone is unlocked, turn off Usb debugging maybe , and try another cable just in case
[Android Head-Units] m00n61:
Managed to get it working on an RK3188 MTCC unit. The phone is a Galaxy S8+ connected to one of the back USB ports. here are my finds:

No need for developer mode. WHen the phone is connected AA is automatically launched.

In Headunit Reloaded settings I had to enable SW video decoding.

Screen scaling is weird - maybe because of the S8 18:9 screen. Anyway, cannot type anything as letters are shifted, i.e. I press on "o" on screen and I get a "p" typed.

Doesn't take full control of HU resources like MirrorLink does, radio keeps working in the background and SWC still apply to radio.

That's pretty much all I could find, after some 30 minutes it says trial version expired.

L.E Looks like the trial edition works in 5 minutes sessions, I'll keep digging.

One other thing, I can confirm, Waze now works in AA.
[Android Head-Units] Fl4v10:
Do you have your phone on debbuging mode?
[Android Head-Units] m00n61:
No.Developer options were not enabled on the phone.
[Android Head-Units] m00n61:
Quick update: Looks like the issues were due to KitKat. Switched to Lollipop and no more scaling issues.
[Android Head-Units] Fl4v10:
Does it perform well with SW video decoding?
[Android Head-Units] m00n61:
It's not particularly fast, but it's usable. And it's 100x better than what you get if you install AA on the headunit directly.
[Android Head-Units] Fl4v10:
Are the voice commands and the calls working on yours? On mine it says that I need to connect my phone via Bluetooth although it is connected to my headunit.
[Android Head-Units] m00n61:
Calls are working but are handled directly by the unit. It is normal it says BT disconnected, on these MTCB/C units BT is accessed via MCU, not directly by Android.

Come to think, calls from AA may be working because of the Headunit app that enables calls from Android - it comes by default with dsa8310's 5.1.1 ROM that I am using.
[Android Head-Units] shouk_1987:
I will try this app very very soon

I was searchiing all over the internet for such app functionality

Android Os in the head unit is one thing and Android Auto driving experience and usage is another wonderful thing

Now Android head units are talking.
[Android Head-Units] kmdangi:
How to keep radio running in background while using androidauto?
[Android Head-Units] oscarat50:
I'm having the exact same problem. I've downloaded the Headunit Reloaded app , FM radio is gone when Android Auto is launched.

Does anyone know of a fix?

Thanks
[Android Head-Units] iulian1:
Only getting a black screen...

Hi there, I need some help please...I followed all the steps described here but I'm still only getting a black screen. Using a PX5 android head unit and a Samsung Galaxy S10. Might have something to do with my USB connection, I have other issues such as being unable to play music via USB or to use USB tethering. Not sure if it's the phone or the head unit, which by the way comes with that silly Eassyconnect app. Any tips related to either the phone or head unit would be great, thanks in advance!

Edit: USB connection seems to work fine between my S10 and my Mac Book Pro, including tethering. So it must have something to do with the head unit...
[Huawei Ascend P6, Mate] DudeFromSpace:
Hi, as tilte say my phone keeps restarting when i try to move applications to recycle bin or call someone. Before this I reinstall rom to B510 from B132, because before that phone was restarting on his own, till battery died. now I can access apps, but still something is wrong. What can be the problem?
[OnePlus X Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] manutastic:
Hi!

So I was following this guide to install TWRP. After flashing the .img and rebooting the phone turned off.

Now it won't turn on at all, and gives no signs of charging or being alive in any way.

When I plug it in I get this message :

[IMG="USB device not recognized"]http://i.imgur.com/g1ARiXg.png[/IMG]

I tried follwing this post to "unbrick" the phone, but I can't install the drivers because I get the message "Windows has determined that the best driver for this device is already installed".

I'm completely lost about what to do next. Please help!

EDIT: I solved it, I was able to somehow get into fastboot mode, not sure how. Feel free to delete this thread.
[Galaxy S5 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
It would be super to develop a rom of miui 8 based on cm13 or on touchwiz 6.0.1. Seriously, I would draw the attention of the users and they would be very pleased. Please for exynos G800F :):):D;):good:
[Galaxy S5 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] aminaweng14:
The ROM is already done for G800F

search on youtube, i think the title is

"real s8 for s5mini G800F"

regarding for s5 mini G800H developer

please can you make a room for my s5mini G800H :)

thank you and regards for all Developers.
[Galaxy S5 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
Unfortunately you can not create nougat roms for the G800H by its snapdragon processor:(:crying:
[P3300, MDA Compact III  upgrading etc.] lhrt:
Hi guys,

I am trying to a cook rom. But have few questions.

1. How I can test my cooked rom before flashing?

2. If something goes wrong in the middle of flashing (power failure or flashing stops) how can I recover?

Thanks,

Lhrt
[P3300, MDA Compact III  upgrading etc.] jahrami:
1-ultimately you have to test it on your device, you can use emulator but its not that accurate (cooking = risking loosing your phone)

2-it is always recommended you use a laptop! (power failure); re flash and hope for a recovery in case of bad scenarios
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] comiconomenclaturist:
I have recently inherited an Asus TF101 EEEpad and have spent ages trying to find a way to root, install a custom ROM or a lightweight linux on it. Most of the links on this forum seem to have expired or don't work. I got root to work eventually with Kingo Root (at least the Root Checker app says the device is rooted). TWRP crashes frequently and reports 'no recovery partition found' if I try to flash.

Also, I don't seem to be able to reach APX mode. I have tried holding down the power and vol up buttons, but there is no sign of the device when i do 'adb devices' in native OS X or my Windows virtual machine.

Has anyone flashed this device / installed a new OS recently? I would like to run Lubuntu or maybe Arch with LXDE if this is possible...

Any pointers welcome.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] newone972:
Asus EeePAD TF101

Hi.

I'm in the same case of you.

Try to find older file to be able to make the dual boot possible on this old tablet.

But in vain all interessting files are not reachable or i have got "error 404" not found on the download pages.

Try to contact the creator of the OLIFE script and i'm waiting.

if you have news on it tell me.

I will try to apply a second MOD - ADD a HDD on it = like a member done before - the pictures are not avaible but i have understand the process and i like to make DIY.

And another MOD = integrate a 3G or 4G key in it. ;)

Best regards.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] acor_uk:
Did anyone manage to get anywhere with this?

I had issues with APX too, but after installing Universal Naked Drivers on Win 10 I managed to get TWRP on and then KatKiss 6.0 (Android) on.

Really interested in learning how to get Ubuntu Touch or any distro really on if anyone's still listening to this thread.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] acor_uk:
This might be of interest to anyone still looking to put a Linux Distro on to the TF101, PostmarketOS: https://wiki.postmarketos.org/wiki/ASUS_Eee_Pad_Transformer_(asus-tf101) which is based upon Alpine I think. Instructions here: https://github.com/antonialoytorrens/TF101-linux-images/blob/master/README.md
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] aat596:
Yes, indeed as you say. I do maintain this repository and a Linux distro on this tab is the way to go. It allows you to install updated software and bring it back to life. The GPU is not working, unfortunately, but it's very useful if you want to do lightweight tasks. You have to do some tweaks to get there but it's worth the result if you want to tinker with it.

By the way, I have collected as much as possible about the TF101 (before XDA migrated to the new infrastructure) and I uploaded it here: https://sourceforge.net/projects/tf101-linux-images/files/
[MTCD  Android Head Units Q&A] Troggie81:
I just installed an Eonon GA7153A. I foolishly purchased it thinking that I wouldn't have to do any customization, but now here I am with a not common manufacturer. :(

Here's some info I gathered from the unit:

Kernel Version: 3.10.0 rocky@hctr930 #1040

Build Number: px5-userdebug 6.0.1 MXC89L user.hct.20170623.215236 test-keys

MCU Version: MTCD_WWW_V2.54e_1

So, where do I get started? It's been forever since I've messed with custom ROMs. It looks like I can just download a Malaysk ROM. I grabbed v3.5 and it contains an update.img file and a couple mtc-launcher files with their own "Copy_To_internal_sd" folder.
[MTCD  Android Head Units Q&A] lefterisa3:
Hi..

I have the same unit..

Flash malaysk v2 rom.. as v3 has alot of bugs and 3.5 has no gapps.

You copy the update.img on a fat32 formated sd card

Insert in the gps card slot and a popup will come.

Select wipe data and hit it.

As soon at it finishes it takes a long time at the first boot.. so be patient and dont mess with it.

During the update proccess be careful not to cut power or remove sd.

As for the copy to sd folder... is used for the screensaver to display the vehicle speed..

I have the screensaver disabled and i didnt copy them.

Otherwise you copy them after.. its not mandatory..
[MTCD  Android Head Units Q&A] Troggie81:
Thanks! I was just about to try v3.5.

Will this fix the static/hiss that's always coming over the speakers? Also, are your front and rear speakers switched when you adjust the balance?
[MTCD  Android Head Units Q&A] lefterisa3:
Unfortunately the hiss is still there..

Yes i have the same issues.

This is probably mcu or hardware related.

I already have emailed eonon about an mcu update.

If you do too matbe we will have it sooner.

That hiss is really geting on my nerves..
[MTCD  Android Head Units Q&A] Troggie81:
I messaged their rep on the GolfMK6 forum, but I'll be sure to contact their support directly. This thing has so much potential, so hopefully the issues can get ironed out.

Have you tried any of the other ROMs, or is Malaysk's our only option at the moment?
[MTCD  Android Head Units Q&A] lefterisa3:
I had tryied 3 diferent roms and spented MANY hours

.. Rooting... trying programs ect...

Malaysk v2 is what seemed the best of all.

I like the unit.. Its fast and responsive.

I hope they can resolve

The issues.

I have a mk6 too !

Had an rns510 before and its like i jumped from the stoneage to life..
[MTCD  Android Head Units Q&A] Troggie81:
They just sent me a new update.zip, but the .rar file has the same date as what came with it. I'm going to try it out just in case. I talked to a friend that installs car electronics (unbeknownst to me) and he recommended staying away from the Chinese units completely. Cheap hardware and they don't QC. I might push for a replacement unit if the firmware doesn't work out, and if that one has issues I'll just scrap the idea of having an Android HU.
[MTCD  Android Head Units Q&A] Troggie81:
I'm being sent a "differential board power cord" to try out to get rid of the hiss.
[MTCD  Android Head Units Q&A] mmx64:
Hi guys,i just purchased one of this units, and i have some question before flash new rom: does this rom has Optical parking display and AC display? Thanks!