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[Remix OS for PC] josesuniaga03:
hi i just recently installed remix os on my Intel Classmate netbook, i used to use my netbook for content streaming and youtube, but i wanted to use for remix os becouse its way to good for me at the moment.

this little pc has a 10.1 display resolution on its own, i have a 42 inch TV where i used to watch content with windows on the same PC, on windows it displayed a 1920x1080 resolution on that screen

but in remix os when i connect via HDMI to it shows a 1366x768 resolution (with black spaces)

how can i make remix send the output resolution to 1920x1080p?

thank you.
[General Questions and Answers] EvilElephant:
Hi,

my Nexus 4 is currently caught in a reboot loop.

My current plan to fix it is to flash a new ROM (clearing all the different caches didn't help).

However I do still have data on it that I would hate to lose (photos). Problem is the partition is encrypted and my recovery system ClockworkMod (6.0.4.7) can't decrypt.

From what I've read TWRP can decrypt partitions. Is there a risk of losing access to the encrypted data if I install a new recovery system? Would flashing a ROM be better/worse?

thanks
[General Questions and Answers] EvilElephant:
In case somebody has the same problem as me:

Flashing TWRP as recovery did not affect the encrypted files.

fastboot flash recovery twrp.img

, reboot and I had access to my files again
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] okizen:
Is there a gui tool for installing firmware, like Odin for Samsung?
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] Powerlated:
Fastboot and adb sideload are already simple enough to use.
[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] aboalghool:
Hey guys.. i have the samsung galaxy tab S SM-T800 on android version 6.0.1

Connecting to wifi normally on any network except for one ..

All my other devices can connect normally to the specific network.

Can anybody tell me what's wrong and why isn't my tablet connecting to the internet while I'm already connected to the wifi of the network?

Regards
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Flex4ya:
My huwaei p8lite does not charge, does not turn on even with a new battery, charging led does not show even when charger is plugged on please help. I have tried new battey and lcd but phone remains dead with no responce at all.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] isillo:
Hi. Question as in title.

How to find out what causing battery drain w/o root? Having huge battery drain since two days and can feel its not smooth. Also battery getting hot quite quick. Didnt install any apps in last days.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] abelrhd:
Gsam battery ;)

Enviado desde mi SM-G935F mediante Tapatalk
[Maze Alpha Guides, News, & Discussion] Palm Trees:
Received the Maze Alpha a couple of days ago and have been running some benchmark tests.

(3DMark to be added)

Figured I'd share them and if anyone has any questions/wants me to check something, please let me know :)

AnTuTu

Geekbench 4

Epic Citadel

Androbench

MobileBench

Nenamark 2

Sensorbox

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware

PCMark Work 2.0 battery life (100% screen brightness)

Vellamo
[Maze Alpha Guides, News, & Discussion] Magst64:
Thanks ! interesting, i am awaiting mine looking forward to testing it myself.
[Maze Alpha Guides, News, & Discussion] dimmebd:
Thanks for sharing, in www.kimovil.com shows antutu score as 80.000, yours is more realistic.
[Maze Alpha Guides, News, & Discussion] Palm Trees:
No problem :)

Kimovil is a great site in terms of being an index of phones and tablets. However, the information provided is often lackluster and sometimes even wrong, unfortunately. I find devicespecifications.com and china-prices.com to be more reliable.
[Maze Alpha Guides, News, & Discussion] sev7en:
Got mine yesterday... it's like a toy VS the Mi Mix... performances are very poor and the UI is a stock, at all with just a few customizations.
[Maze Alpha Guides, News, & Discussion] gocchin:
Got mine a few days ago... the Mi Mix is indeed a better phone in every way but it also cost 2-3 times more.

That said, like many of the Chinese phones out there today, it advertises a lot, delivers mediocre performance and features.

For the money, its a nice looking phone, totally stock android.

Terrible camera, very heavy (may be the heaviest smartphone I've ever used).

Slippery as heck - how on earth can any company release a phone especially one that is as hard to hold as the Alpha and not have any cases available for them??

After years of using so many flagships ie Galaxy Note 3, 5, S7 Edge, Nexus 6P, Pixel, Huawei Mate 9m P9, LG G4 V10 V20, Mi Mix, as well as tons of Japanese market models (I live in Japan), I've been trying out some of these more budget friendly models and as you all know they are not all created equally but all their manufacturers try to market unbelievable features for the price.

While they perform admirably in some cases I've learned to deal with many bugs, QA issues, and others surprises.

So far the Maze isn't bad especially for the money. It has its quirks and bugs but along with the other phone I'm using as dual daily drivers now (Umidigi Z1 Pro)... I have been getting by... lol.
[Maze Alpha Guides, News, & Discussion] Palm Trees:
How does it surprise you the phone is heavy? All information was readily available.

I agree that the camera performance isn't that great - need to mess around with manual settings to get proper shots or wait for further OTA updates (didn't they promise Android O on Facebook? We'll see what happens with that).

Should the cases have been ready before launch? Yes.

In Maze's defense, you can say it's still a new company - the Alpha is just the second product in the company's portfolio. Considering being a new player, Maze has done well so far and what I like is the company's isn't pushing 2-3 new phones every other month, which - hopefully - means the current portfolio of products will receive OTA updates and be maintained.
[Maze Alpha Guides, News, & Discussion] gocchin:
Thanks for the reply!

I never said the weight was a surprise. I'm just stating my observation. It is the heaviest phone I have used and its slippery! :p

For a new company the quality is actually very good... some other names who have been around longer could learn a thing or two.

As I said, I'm getting by with it as my daily... though would feel much better if I had a case!

Have you had issues with the adaptive brightness? I'm hoping its something they can fine tune in the next update.... slow to respond to lighting changes if at all.... and in pitch darkness it still does not go all the way down.

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By the way thanks to Palm Trees for taking the time to put up all those tests. It really helps people get a non biased view of performance.

I hope you don't mind if I add a few more observations that people might find useful since there is so little info on the web besides the promotional press.

- Notifications work on the Alpha - as some of you can probably relate to, not all phones deliver notifications timely and reliably - but the Alpha does. (running my Z1 Pro at the same time sometimes see the same notifications come 10 min later or not at all)

- Bluetooth is reliable and stays connected. Currently paired to my LG Watch Urbane 2nd and its solid.

- GPS is acceptable which is more than many phones can provide (ie I had a Oneplus 3t before, and the GPS was garbage... slow to connect and could not stay connected and totally inaccurate - which is too bad cause I loved the 3t). The Alpha GPS locks on but there is a bit of drift here and there even in wide open circumstances. I test phones vigorously for GPS as the tall buildings and expressway ramps in Tokyo prove to be a great challenge and at the same time I test them in the suburbs where I live and there is much less interference. (honestly the Umi Z1 Pro has really good GPS!)

-Wifi range is below average. I'm 1m from my router and can't even get full bars. 10-15m away and throughput already starts failing.... not good.
[Maze Alpha Guides, News, & Discussion] Palm Trees:
No problem - happy to share and help :)

Sure, add as much you want to :)

I wont use it as a daily driver till I get a case. But of course I play around with the phone, more benchmarks will be added today as well.
[Maze Alpha Guides, News, & Discussion] gocchin:
Question is when will cases come out??

I have a hard time leaving a new toy on the bench so I matched the dimensions to another phone here in Japan and am using that case though the camera lenses are covered (which is fine cause the camera is not usable for me anyway).
[Maze Alpha Guides, News, & Discussion] Palm Trees:
Very soon it seems :)

https://www.facebook.com/MazeMobileGlobal/posts/1905055229745062
[Maze Alpha Guides, News, & Discussion] Palm Trees:
Added to OP: PCMark Work 2.0 battery life (full screen brightness) + Vellamo
[Maze Alpha Guides, News, & Discussion] gagannitrate:
root?

got my Alpha a few days ago. been looking for a way to root it. none of the one click rooters work.

anyone have any insight into whether this phone will get rooted soon? does root have to be developed for each phone separately or can they be ported over etc.?
[Maze Alpha Guides, News, & Discussion] Bogeyof:
If we could get a working TWRP RECOVERY, it would be easy to Root the maze alpha...

Gesendet von meinem Alpha mit Tapatalk
[Maze Alpha Guides, News, & Discussion] MusicRat:
Wrong Firmware on needrom!

Just an information for all who wants to flash the firmware or wants to port a TWRP recovery, the stockrom you'll find on needrom as maze alpha it's wrong!

This is doogee mix firmware!

Some stupid joke for the uploader!? Don't know.
[Maze Alpha Guides, News, & Discussion] MusicRat:
I wrote an email to mazemobile about the wrong firmware an needrom.

They answered, that they don't upload this rom themselves! Maybe they will upload the stockromm on mazemobile.com but they don't know when....It's hard work..... Lol

So it will not possible to port a TWRP and impossible to root the maze alpha next time!

Sell it if you a root user!
[Maze Alpha Guides, News, & Discussion] idanra:
I see that case Is now available in AliExpress at around 5 usd. The case material is not clear, but it looks tailored made for the phone protecting only the corners and the back of the phone.

http://s.aliexpress.com/uuYb6B7v
[Maze Alpha Guides, News, & Discussion] Palm Trees:
I asked Maze and that's the exact same link they sent to me, so I've ordered one :)
[Maze Alpha Guides, News, & Discussion] idanra:
Guys,

Anyone knows how to fix the very low intensity of the vibration. I can't feel it in my pocket and I miss calls...

Anyone succeeded in rooting the device and trying to increase the motor speed?

Thanks...
[Maze Alpha Guides, News, & Discussion] EndlessFall:
RE: Maze Alpha bugs (vibration, etc)

Maze claims that volume, brightness and battery issues have been resolved in the latest official build (08/16). Perhaps vibration issues have been fixed too, as Maze claims other "optimizations". This build should also have the August security patches:

https://drive.google.com/drive/mobile/folders/0B8XLZxEJR8alOXVrdTZ1ZjdPdDA

https://xdaforums.com/android/development/rom-maze-alpha-v0520170816-t3659190

BTW: Maze Alpha cases are all over eBay now. Wish someone would make something other than the checkerboard pattern... just a matter of being patient...
[Maze Alpha Guides, News, & Discussion] anjivo:
This phone looks amazing, might get one on geekbuying for $183
[Maze Alpha Guides, News, & Discussion] Palm Trees:
It's cheaper on Gearbest https://www.gearbest.com/cell-phones/pp_647665.html

You can also get the 6GB ram version for a little extra: https://www.gearbest.com/cell-phones/pp_704645.html

Maze asked its users which cover design they preferred. The design being sold everywhere won.

But you're right. Would be nice with some different ones.
[Maze Alpha Guides, News, & Discussion] DeathByArmadillo:
Is there any difference apart from the jump to 6GB?
[Maze Alpha Guides, News, & Discussion] Palm Trees:
Not as far as I can tell.
[Maze Alpha Guides, News, & Discussion] dreambo:
Look Here for the root procedure
[Maze Alpha Guides, News, & Discussion] skeleton1911:
I am looking for a phone like maze alpha.

Can you guys please make a screenshot of the settings/about

For me?

And how is your feeling with it?

If you say it's great ,maybe I will buy it to build my rom on it and twrp recovery
[Maze Alpha Guides, News, & Discussion] KilljoyTDA:
So far I like it a lot, especially for its price, the design is nice (and fingerprint scanner acts as a button), performances are good, 6" screen makes it comfy for reading on watching youtube. My main (little) problems with it are that the speakers and mic are average at best (nothing too bad but could be better), and that for some reason, they removed support for Live Wallpapers (maybe there's a way to add it back when rooted?).

Overall, very good bang for the bug! Seeing how Samsung and "friends" are rising the prices on every generation, it's a very welcome alternative
[Maze Alpha Guides, News, & Discussion] Palm Trees:
Out of all the bezel-less phones it offers the most. The other models have significant shortcomings that you wont find with the Alpha that's what I like about the company and this model. They didn't cut corners, but made a really great device for the price :)

It is a heavy phone (225 gr), which bothers some, personally, I don't mind. Cameras aren't high-end, but you can take decent photos and I think Maze is continuously working on improving the camera software to perform better.
[Maze Alpha Guides, News, & Discussion] xdasith:
Chinese phones. All phones are pretty much assembled behind those Great Walls. Love em toys. XDA & em non-youtubers makes me happy.

Thinking to get Maze Alpha or Mi Max 2. Mind is tossing with reviews & revisions.

I tweak my phones alot. Never settled with OP3(it died). Not much of a gamer but pretty sure I'm gonna start downuploading, substratuming, apping & xmoduling, torture testing, thunder tapping, epic abusing for atleast 4 months.

So my Gods, should I grap Alpha or Max 2?
[Maze Alpha Guides, News, & Discussion] KilljoyTDA:
Max 2 specs look pretty nice indeed, however, its screen being almost 6.5", add bezels to this and it's closer to a tablet than a phone. The 6 inches of the alpha are pretty nice but it seems to me that anything larger might become a pain to use one-handed, even with big hands. It's up to you :)
[Maze Alpha Guides, News, & Discussion] alvanyap:
there's actually a case from tomtop

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i just got mine today after 15 days wait, did anyone realise that two things isnt work in maze alpha?

1. the 2nd camera

2. fast charging
[Maze Alpha Guides, News, & Discussion] Badwater55:
2nd camera = front camera?

Fast charge: The MTK SoC does not support Qualcom quick charge, which is supported by the provided charger.

Did you try other carger with MTK pump express support?

My phone charges with 5V/2A with provides charger.
[Maze Alpha Guides, News, & Discussion] alvanyap:
2nd camera on back, or should say it's assisted camera? Anyway I think it's not dummy coz when in blur mode if you covered the assisted camera module the app will prompt you don't cover it

As per quick charge wise I've tried the Huawei quick charge= no luck, I can't find any mtk certified quick charger to test
[Maze Alpha Guides, News, & Discussion] seedaripper:
I haven't checked the 'blur' camera yet (although i hear damning evidence that it doesn't work:crying:), also i hear the quick charge only works one way (usb c so should work both,? i.e up and down placement) with the official charger that came in the box (although i use a UK plug adaptor _no idea if this makes a difference?) again i haven't had time to properly check.
[Maze Alpha Guides, News, & Discussion] alvanyap:
I've test both side no luck
[Maze Alpha Guides, News, & Discussion] Badwater55:
Here front and back cameras work as expected; as already mentioned, quality lacks.
[Maze Alpha Guides, News, & Discussion] seedaripper:
Tested from zero battery yesterday on charge (with the jagged side up)

4:55 pm 0%

6:00 pm 68%

6:30pm 94%

6:55 pm 98%

7:15 pm 100%

2 hours 20 mins is ****ing slow!! (i'll drain battery again and try with the smooth side up on the USB C)

It's not looking rosey, i may tweet MAZE to see what is going on!
[Maze Alpha Guides, News, & Discussion] alvanyap:
one things usually ppl misunderstanding about fast charging, even with latest fast charging technology the overall charging time actually didnt significantly reduced, the most significant difference are in the first 50% (remember the oppo slogan?5min charge for 2 hours talk time?)

btw, as per mediatek claimed on their PE+ 3.0 (which should be supported by helip P25 SoC) the battery can be charge to 70% in half hour (didnt specify the battery spec also in their claim)

and according to maze website & some review show that maze alpha should only support 9v 2A charging which should be equal to QC 2.0 standard, which should be translate to minimum 0-40% in half hour
[Maze Alpha Guides, News, & Discussion] alvanyap:
Attached are screenshot from real time volt meter on stock charger(5v2A/9v2A/12v1.5A)and Huawei quick charger (9v2A)

Seems like it only run @ 5v 0.5A which explains why need so long time to fully charged the phone
[Maze Alpha Guides, News, & Discussion] alvanyap:
UPDATED: USED STOCK CABLE AND STOCK CHARGER THE VOLT METER SHOWN CHARGE AROUND 5.24v 1.34A
[Maze Alpha Guides, News, & Discussion] alvanyap:
Updated:as per feedback by maze mobile the qualcomm quick charger should works on maze alpha, the facebook page suggest i contact seller for warranty claims

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Please report to maze on this, the Facebook pages confirm with me that their phone support Qualcomm charger and they say they didn't receive any feedback from user on this issue, if b they receive they will look in to it
[Maze Alpha Guides, News, & Discussion] alvanyap:
Therea new update available
[Maze Alpha Guides, News, & Discussion] idanra:
After updating to the new OTA, I checked the camera again. No change. I think I'm unit has defective lense or lenses in my main Camera. The pictures are so blur, that I don't think a firmware patch can fix it. Attached is an example.....:crying:
[Maze Alpha Guides, News, & Discussion] seedaripper:
Wow that is not looking good, i assume you've messed with all the settings and used flash? to be honest i have'nt seen much of a difference in the cam (i was getting pretty good indoor pics anyway) so i'll have to test outdoor....p.s the second lens on the dual cam does actually work, it's just a blurred mess??:eek:
[Maze Alpha Guides, News, & Discussion] alvanyap:
Try download camera fv5 c if it's improve

Ya it's solely for blur and it did a terrible job
[Maze Alpha Guides, News, & Discussion] alvanyap:
Can anyone get the fast charging working?
[Maze Alpha Guides, News, & Discussion] alfymon22:
Yes its working here.
[Maze Alpha Guides, News, & Discussion] alvanyap:
Using stock charger? May I know how you assume it's charge in quick charge? Did you test with volt meter?
[Maze Alpha Guides, News, & Discussion] DeathByArmadillo:
So far it's a rather nice piece of kit for the price, but one thing really is annoying, the only case I could find (the checked one) is a dreadful POS, not only ugly but the plastic it's made of is crumbly as hell, and after just a few days one of the corners has flaked off. Problem being that it seems the other ones you can find on other sites are just badly tagged and really for the samsung alpha. Anyone with any success with another model? Ideally a soft skin, but at that stage I'm not fussy (the phone is rather slippery, and I'd rather not end up with the bloody thing in pieces on the floor)
[Maze Alpha Guides, News, & Discussion] alvanyap:
photos uploaded

Sample camera under good light condition after the latest ota update
[Maze Alpha Guides, News, & Discussion] pja1985430:
I've ordered one and it's on the way. However, there are posts online indicating the Type-C cable connector to be longer than the regular ones on the market - meaning the regular ones cannot charge Maze Alpha. Is there a solution to that if the original cable has gone bad?
[Maze Alpha Guides, News, & Discussion] Gargarospo:
Hey guys!

I'm a happy new owner of this device (I've been playing with it for almost one week), though I hadn't time to play hard with it yet. :D

I'm waiting for a spare cable, just because I need two of them at least (one at home, one in my bag). If it works, I'll tell you.
[Maze Alpha Guides, News, & Discussion] alvanyap:
Get those tip longer 1, or do minor mod to cut the excessive tip
[Maze Alpha Guides, News, & Discussion] pja1985430:
That makes a lot of sense. Have you tried it yourself?

Has anybody been able to get a decent case for Maze Alpha?
[Maze Alpha Guides, News, & Discussion] alvanyap:
Yes but not every cable moddable, especially those made with metal
[Maze Alpha Guides, News, & Discussion] pja1985430:
Do you have any idea where one can get a decent case for Maze Alpha? I have searched everywhere on the net without finding a case that I like - like those Xiaomi or iPhone cases. I wish somebody would come up with something luxury and I don't care how much it will cost but I will buy it as long as it is not above $20.
[Maze Alpha Guides, News, & Discussion] DeathByArmadillo:
Sadly there are only that horrid checkered case, which breaks within seconds, or sticker-back wallet ones. And the problem is that, because of the samsung alpha, most of these are probably just wrong but badly tagged.
[Maze Alpha Guides, News, & Discussion] alvanyap:
I was think made myself one
[Maze Alpha Guides, News, & Discussion] pja1985430:
How would you do that? When you succeed kindly make more and I will be ready to buy from you.
[Maze Alpha Guides, News, & Discussion] Gargarospo:
I can definitely confirm: it looks like that the USB-C connector end of the Maze cable is slightly longer than the (supposed) standard one. I'm sending back two cables, one USB-A adapter and one micro-USB adapter for the very same reason: their USB-C ends aren't long enough to correctly stick with the Maze Alpha.

Modding a cable for standard charge shouldn't be necessary.

And how could we use the USB OTG with external devices like pendrives or microphones, if the USB-C socket isn't a standard one?
[Maze Alpha Guides, News, & Discussion] lukaks69:
Hello, how much sot you can get?
[Maze Alpha Guides, News, & Discussion] alvanyap:
there's some tutorial on youtube, you can search by typing yourself diy phone case :)
[Maze Alpha Guides, News, & Discussion] pja1985430:
Presently, it cost $283.44 on Gearbest and $179.99 on Tomtop.
[Maze Alpha Guides, News, & Discussion] pja1985430:
I read Antutu Benchmark software doesn't recognize the Maze Alpha's Chip SoC as Helio P25(MT6757CD).
[Maze Alpha Guides, News, & Discussion] chabula:
Perhaps somebody has a solution for me.

After one day in use the Maze felt on the floor and as result the back cover completely broken.

Ordered a new cover, but with what to glue this cover.

Put I glue on the phone or on the cover.
[Maze Alpha Guides, News, & Discussion] pja1985430:
I would suggest, if you wanted to use a glue, use 'UHU'(the jelly type of glue) the type that can easily be cleaned from the body of the smartphone not some superglue that can leave indelible stain - when you miss your mark or spilled over. You should possibly apply the glue to the edge of the cover you bought before placing it on the back of the phone itself.
[Maze Alpha Guides, News, & Discussion] brsanya:
What is not job my mobilnetwork?
[Maze Alpha Guides, News, & Discussion] KilljoyTDA:
Hey guys! Just noticed this problem myself when my phone fell and bent my connector. Luckily, I was able to bend it back to its original state, but it makes me worry for the day when it gets lost or broken irremediably.

Did anyone find a workaround for this?