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[P8 Lite (2017) Discussion] anjo2:
For some reason, framebuffer is not working for me, i've tried to do 'cat /dev/urandom > /dev/graphics/fb0', but it gives an error: 'No such device'.

Is there any workaround?

My device is rooted and busybox installed, also i have tried framebuffer in another phone with success, when i send random data to fb0 it shows random pixelation in the screen as expected but not in P8 lite 2017.

For each /dev/input/event*:

event0 - vol_up press and release, vol_down press and release

event1 - power press and release

event2 - ???

event3 - mic_in, mic_out?

event4 - touch
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] dontbeweakvato:
Anybody know the model number? been looking for a while . Surprised its not on samsungs site
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] me2151:
International = N950F

Snapdragon = N950U
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] dontbeweakvato:
ok my bad. I forgot the sm- g is s8 and the sm-n is note.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] recepo1:
Do you know if the U variants have unlocked bootloaders ? For rooting/rom purposes whats best variant to get?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] me2151:
THe international model will be best for that. The Snapdragons are locked down. So no unlock and no rom support. There will be root but it will be similar to the S8 snapdragons
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] recepo1:
Thanks i wasnt sure about the U variants i know the carrier versions bootloaders were locked down
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] me2151:
U model is the carrier versions :)
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] phunni:
I really want to root my S8, but the only thing holding me back is the fact that I sometimes watch Sky Sports on their Mobile TV app and it won't work on rooted devices. Every time I've Googled this - and it's been a few times over the years - no-one has had any solution for hiding root from the Sky Sports app effectively.

I was just wondering if anything had changed since I last looked - Google suggests not, but I thought some of the fine people on here might know something. To be fair, most of the posts I've found seem to be about some cricketer called Joe Root...
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] phunni:
Bump - no-one?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] bsharp8:
I did this on my S7 edge and Note 5 to watch Amazon prime videos and Fios mobile videos and it worked. You can give it a shot.

https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=72433700&postcount=7057
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] callumbr1:
I use BT sport app. It's similar to sky sports app where it checks for root and won't function if root is detected. However using magisk hide and hide BT sport app it works fine.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] phunni:
That's interesting - I use BT Sport on my rooted Nvidia Shield tablet (Sky Sports won't run on an Android tablet for some reason) and haven't had to do anything to get it working with root.

I suppose that different apps use different methods to detect root, though, so one solution for one app might not work for another...?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Androiderprime:
as already stated magisk will work and I can confirm that as I watch sky sports on my s8 that's rooted with magisk
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] phunni:
Fantastic - that's what I wanted to hear!
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Androiderprime:
I would of just tried it to begin with haha
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] SMARTPHONEPC:
https://support.t-mobile.com/docs/DOC-32430 currently lists "Android 7.0 Software version H91810p Available August 7, 2017, Google monthly security update, Various bug fixes and software improvements" while my Nexus 6P lists Android security patch level August 5, 2017, can any updated T-Mobile H918 owners confirm (e.g. in Settings->System->About phone->Software info) their LG V20™ T-Mobile H918 has the August or July Security patch level?

Feel free to also comment if you've noticed any issues (i.e. problems or "improvements") with such updates?

-Thx:cool:
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] MadMikeSS:
Mine shows July security patch.
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] SMARTPHONEPC:
Appreciate the reply, so I assume you have no regrets choosing it with its recent updates, fully functional Wi-Fi calling..is your updated H918 about as snappy as it was initially?

BTW, do you/anyone expect the H918 will get an official Oreo-Android 8 update?
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] jameslapc2:
I think the V20 will get Android 8 but it will be a bit late to the party. If you want Android 8 out of the box you'll likely need a pixel or the V30.
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] MadMikeSS:
I am finding it so far about the same performance-wise as before. As for wifi calling, I don't make a lot of actual phone calls so I can't speak for hope that's working. But it is showing connected while connected to WiFi.
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] SMARTPHONEPC:
The V30 specs should be confirmed Thursday but I've read the Pixel 2 devices will more likely be the first with Android 8 out of the box.

This thread helped inspire my post update at: https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=73567818&postcount=55
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] jameslapc2:
The V series is what LG usually uses to experiment with especially with newer versions of Android.
[Android Head-Units] brianvic:
I'm in the market for an Android head unit, but most reviews and posts are from people who have had problems. It would be helpful if people who have had good experiences with their units could let us know what they like and what units they chose. There are numerous complaints about lots of different tech from phones and tablets to washing machines. I know from experience that this can give a really lopsided view of a device or brand that isn't always accurate.

Like most people I would like an all singing, all dancing car radio (dab, sat nav, bluetooth hands-free), but can't justify lashing out loads of money on the big names. So what brands and models are actually worth taking a punt on. Surely all generic, Android units can't be bad?

I'd certainly appreciate hearing about the success stories.

Thank you.
[Android Head-Units] juandhi:
[MENTION=1736472]Rottgrub[/MENTION] can you tell me what canbus adapter you used to make dasaita compatible with fender system ?
[Android Head-Units] dape16:
Recently bought a Owtosin PX6 720p head unit from AliExpress. While it's an not too bad I wished I would have bought an head unit from a well known manufacturer and a "real" seller.

The best system for a head unit is in my opinion Apple CarPlay. It's also more supported with updates then Android Auto. But an Sony/Kenwood/Pioneer or other known brand with Android Auto would probably been a better choice than this Chinese Android head unit.

Listing all pros and cons would be a really long post so I will try to do a shorter summary.

Support / warranty is almost non existing as soon as it's not possible to make a complaint to AliExpress anymore.

There is a lot of small and bigger bugs that can be frustrating and irritating, and they will probably never get fixed.

Handsfree sound quality is quite bad, both ways.

Reverse cam is unreliable.

Fading setting is not possible if you use your cars oem amplifier.

When using Android Auto (USB connection) the phone will draw more power than the head unit will provide. The fast charging USB port is not compatible with Android Auto.

No automatic brightness! On max brightness it's a little to dark a sunny day but way too bright on evenings and nights.

And more things that's irritating you almost every day.
[Android Head-Units] Mickey4Mouse:
may i ask which units are capable of speech recognition and how to enable it (i have a Pumpkin PX5 CSN2)?

just in case my unit already has it, does it work without an internet connection? What can i do with it?
[Android Head-Units] iwl:
For the 300 Euros I paid mine is not to bad, even I haven't installed it in the car yet, but test it in my "lab", but hopefully it will fit, wiring problems I can solve sooner or later.

I bought it wanting the flexibility of an computer and know there is more to fiddle with for that.

Wanting that flexibility I'm most disappointed with the limited options for configuration.

E.g. mine switches of with Ignition off and there is no option to change that, like asking or after 30 min of inactivity, it should even not be a problem to monitor the Voltage and warn and switch off when the Battery gets low.

There seems to be no open interface to the CAN-Bus and so there are only few apps for advanced car control hacked somehow.

There also seem to be no proper official firmware support / update websites.

I only have my unit and be in the topic for one week now and looks like I have to invest more time to get it working the way I like.

Google Speech Recognition works not to bad even with laud background music so I hope it will work when driving.

Unfortunately Google Speech Recognition still misses some essential features like correcting if it doesn't understand spell, by nato alphabet, I say again.., correction... You can start a song by play singerxyz songxyz but you can't stop the music music stop, stop playing, I tryed a lot.

Radio receiving with some old wire only is quite good also the sound with some speakers I found somewhere for testing.
[Android Head-Units] viktste:
Some thoughts after owning a Joying JY-VM130N2D for a few weeks (installed in a Golf mk6):

Sound quality is at least as good as the original device (RCD310 in my case).

FM Radio app works ok.

IGo navigation and GPS works fine.

Interacts well with the cars air condition unit, i.e. a display pops up when temps, fanspeed etc. changes.

Car info works well except handbrake alert which seems to have an inverted logic.

The apps I use for music etc. works fine (Spotify, Netflix). Basically it is a working tablet in my car. Browsing the web is a bit slow.

Drawbacks:

There is no proper documentation with the unit. I especially miss explanation of the settings in the "Car settings" menus.

Dab+ reception with the supplied antenna (and DAB+ dongle) is really poor..

The supplied Dab+ app is very basic.

The supplied Bluetooth app is missing lots of functionality (imported contacts with multiple phone numbers only shows the first number, no favorites category, etc, etc).

But the really annoying drawbacks (In my opinion) are these:

Screen brightness is too high in darkness. You can work around this by installing e.g. LUX lite, but this means you have to run that program and manually adjust the brightness when needed.

The unit sometimes reboots when turning on the ignition (instead of waking up from sleep mode). There is no logic to when it boots and when it wakes from sleep. When it reboots you will have to restart any apps you had running the last time.

If I power off the unit (by pressing the power button for a few seconds) it will power off, however it does not "remember" this state the next time I start the car but pops to life with the volume and apps I had going before. This behavior is almost killing my wife...

I see some big security issues if you log on services like mail, goolge play etc. and the car/unit is stolen...
[Android Head-Units] velocity4:
I am actually happy with my Ownice c500 Octacore :)
[Android Head-Units] Rottgrub:
I've owned four different units (Ownice C500, Joying SOFIA, Umecity, and Dasaita PX5), and I have to say that they are all decent units. Each has areas where they are very good, and areas where they are quirky. I think being happy is really going to depend on your individual expectations.

For me, I needed something both compatible with my car's Fender Amplifier, and that had instant-on backup camera functionality. The Dasaita PX5 was the only unit that gave me that. Everything else was gravy.

I play all of my media through Android applications (PowerAMP, XIIA, Google Music, Audible, etc). I handle my calls through Hangouts Dialer, and Google Voice directly on the head unit. I don't use Bluetooth at all, since it's both buggy on these units, and sounds crap even when it works properly. That means I don't bother trying to piggy back anything off my phone (Android Auto, etc), and therefore don't have to worry about any radio/phone compatibility issues.

All in all, I'm quite happy with the Dasaita V600 PX5 unit I have now. Works great without a lot of fussing with it.
[Android Head-Units] edit:
I am on my 4th chinese unit. 2 with WinCE, 1 Witson dual core with android 4.4.2 and a Joying Intel Sofia (not the latest version with the fancy AMP) with android 6.

Out of the box they do work but all of there were far from ok.... at least for me. The Android ones were the ones that could be improved via software so I spend a lot of time making them work as best as possible. If you want to have a good Chinese Android headunit you need to mod them and you need to learn how to do it.... and you need to perform a lot of testing.... so overall you can have a good, stable, functional unit but you need to put in a lot of work.

Right now I am happy with my Joying.... it still has a few bugs that I hope someone will address them eventually...

After reading a lot on XDA I came to the conclusion that right now Joying is the way to go... there isn't a better alternative... at least for now...
[Android Head-Units] Flemischguy:
Is it a quad or a octa core?

What for cpu brand is that quad core MT3561 and the octa core MT3562? It seems nobody knows who produce this cpu's.
[Android Head-Units] surfer63:
If you go for a Sofia 3GR unit, go for the Joying. As [MENTION=309187]edit[/MENTION] mentions you still need to put quite some effort in it, but that's also due to the relatively new 6.0.1 android. I guess we will see a few more firmware updates before development slows down. Once it is stable you make the final changes and you do not need to touch it for a very long time and have a solid, rock-stable unit (maybe still with some quirks).

Sofia 3GR will be a dead platform "some time in the future" as the chipset is no longer actively developed.

Joying did show a 7.1 Android version video on Youtube and their site, but on one of their old PX3 models. My personal guess is that we will not see it on Sofia 3GR (but I have been wrong before and hope I'm now as well.)

Or you go for a PX5 MTCD. Choose a brand, not a "no-name" unit. Not because that guarantees a better unit, but hopefully (slightly) better support in case you need it.

Malaysk is a very active modder who created a nice Custom ROM for the PX5. PX5 will be expanding the coming months, whether you consider it a real improvement or not.

Don't go for an "old" PX3 even though they come already with Android 7.1. The PX3 is too old and slow, having not enough memory making it even slower.

But in the end you judge for yourself.
[Android Head-Units] velocity4:
It's Octa. I can't look for a while.
[Android Head-Units] Rottgrub:
I don't agree that you have to do extensive modding to have a decently working Android radio, though it does seem to apply to the Joying Intel units. I felt that this platform was very solid under 5.1.1, with a few simple scripts to add optional functionality or root. It's only been since the unstable release of 6.0.1 that it requires a lot of manual patching and maintenance.

So far, the Dasaita (Hotaudio) PX5 has regular firmware updates that actually seem to address problems that the community finds. Aside from updates, I've chosen to root, and remove what I felt is a questionable apk. Neither were game changing alterations, or even necessary.
[Android Head-Units] surfer63:
I did say that, but there are indeed a lot of users who don't do any modding at all and enjoy their Joying as a good unit. The point is maybe that some users want to do more with those units where they were not designed for.

Joying has released 5 official 6.0.1 ROM firmwares so far and at least one intermediate version that was delivered with their units between releases.

The last 2 versions still have some bugs but are generally good and stable: no modding necessary.

Real issues are:

the main "all connecting" server apk limits the use of navigation apps. I have mentioned that a dozen times but they don't seem to want to understand. (several mods available)

Another issue is that they do not allow USB-UVC cameras apart from their own cameras. It is hardcoded into the kernel.

Their bluetooth connection is also crippled in that they only allow phones and odbd plugs to connect (mod available)

Finally: RDS functions in the radio app are crippled. RDS-RT is hardly working. RDS-AF is completely incorrect implemented (seem to be general to chinese radio apps).

2nd and 3rd are not bugs but deliberately programmed limitations to promote sales of their own accessories.

But if you only use Google Maps or iGo, your phone over BT, and no accessories, you have a good working unit. Of course not having RDS AF in Europe sucks. I know Asia and USA don't care about that as they don't know/have the immensely dense populated and fragmented frequencies in those many small regions per country with other frequencies per region.
[Android Head-Units] edit:
If you want to make the best of your unit, you need to put in the work. Think that these units are bought by a lot more people than the ones that come in here... most don't have a clue about programming, adb, dos commands, scripts, permissions, folders, root. Let me explain a bit more :

1. Intel Sofia and PX5 - Because the default EQ is poor if not rubbish for many you need to install in a custom way not the way people are used to the Viper4Android that is one of the best if not the best software EQ solution to enhance the sound quality of the units (especially on the bass side of things). To be able to install the Viper4Android you need to root the unit and it's another thing that it's not for everyone.... so you need to learn how to do it...

2. out of the box you can BT tether on the Intel Sofia... again... you need to read, find the proper software, learn how to use the root explorer, make folders, copy, give permissions, setup, test it... again... it's not for everyone.

3. because the default music players are very poor in features and known formats you need to find the apps that offer you the best experience... not that complicated but involves a lot of testing and it's time consuming

4. out of the box the Intel Sofia kills all the apps on shutdown so every time you start the unit you need to start the apps, in some cases load the playlist and make sure it does not start each day with the same song... time consuming.

to fix it you need to install a mod... involves ADB, dos commands... again... not very complicated but not a piece of cake either for the vast majority...

5. you need to redefine what hard buttons do, what apps they launch.... you need to mod a script... this is very complicated to learn if you are not into programming... again... lots of work till you figure out but most will skip this one

6. your unit overheats and you need to mod it with proper heatsink, fan... involves a tiny bit of electronics, some basic cooling knowledge... again... not for everyone and involves time to study

I can put in a lot more but I think It's enough for everyone to figure out what means work. Yes, I guess some could live with the poor default EQ, some could live without the automated BT tethering and toggle an phone Wi-FI hotspot each time they get into the car till they get sick of it, some could live starting the apps day after day because the Sofia Server kills then every time till they get sick of it... BUT if you want to have a great unit with all the possible problems removed... you NEED to put in the work, search, read, study, learn, ask, mod.
[Android Head-Units] Rottgrub:
I don't disagree. There is a lot that can be done with these units. I'm sure it's the main reason that we are all here. =) Having owned four of these current units, I just feel that there are solutions out there for most people that don't entail a lot of configuration. Again, it really depends on your individual needs. I hate to scare people off, thinking that all of these mods are required, when they really aren't for most people.

Responding to your points:

1: Since my car has an OEM amp, I think I may not hear some of the problems that a lot of users encounter with the EQ. With the VW Fender amplifier, the audio with both the Joying and Dasaita has been clean and strong. The basic EQs were sufficient to produce great sounding audio. I imagine that if you are relying on the various built-in amplifier chips, then this may be a vastly different experience.

2: It's cool that Joying made the BT stack available to Android, but I kinda feel like even at the best of times, Bluetooth is... not great. =) It's designed as a low bandwidth protocol, so pushing hi-def music, or other streaming data across it just doesn't seem worth the effort.

3: Definitely agree that the default apps are junk. That said, playing with all the different apps on the Play Store is half the fun with these units.

4: I'm really not sure why Joying uses these kill scripts. Android is built from the ground up to handle power management and deep sleep. That said, there are workarounds. For instance, Automate launcher can reload your media app, even after a full power outage. Either that, or use a different vendor.

5: There is an app for this on Dasaita units. I haven't played with it much, but it seems to work well enough. Can map both short and long presses of the SWC buttons, and panel buttons.

6: Haven't had any overheats on any of the units I've been using, but can see this being potentially being an issue even with big name commercial units.

These sound like really annoying problems, I feel kinda bad since I don't really encounter them. =) EQ issues aren't evident with my OEM amplifier. I don't like the audio quality over Bluetooth, so I don't use it. My Mobley hotspot starts with my car, and my calls go through Google Voice. I haven't noticed my apps being killed when I leave the car, so no issue with that either.
[Android Head-Units] Rhoobarb2005:
I have had mine for just under a year now, and I enjoy mine very much. It is a huge upgrade on the stock head unit (MP3CD), but that is not to say that it has been plug and play. It takes quite a bit of tweaking to get it how you like it. Support is patchy at best (apart from on XDA ofc!). The system is locked down to a certain degree, sometimes with odd choices (looking at you Bluetooth connection!).

I would def recmnd looking at rooting and cfw.

Certain things are frustrating (trying to get Tomtom to work, although that is more TomTom's fault), and the HU can be inconsistent in how it operates.

But.... when it all works, and you find the software that suits you, it is a pleasure to use. The good most certainly outweighs the bad.

So, am I happy with mine? Yes! Has it been easy? No, but the result feels better because I had to work for it, and now have a better understanding of what is underneath!

If you are tech savvy and not afraid of getting your hands dirty getting it to work, I would highly recmnd one!
[Android Head-Units] Rottgrub:
I'm very glad to hear that Joying is finally releasing stable 6.0.1 updates. The instability of Marshmallow was one of several deciding factors for me selling the unit. Others were lack of Fender amp support, and my wife complaining about the lack of volume buttons on the 9" bezel. :D

Be happy that you have radio worth listening to in Europe. =) In the US, most radio stations are so commercialized that it's not worth it. 10-15 minutes crappy, corporate sponsored and approved "music", 20 minutes of commercials at twice the volume, and then another 5-10 minutes of dumb shock jocks. Bleh... pass.