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[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] satierf:
Hi all,

I've this 8" cheap chinese tablet (MT8163, 2GB RAM, 16 GB storage, 1200x800, dual speakers), that was dead. Board is a V1b

I found some rom on needrom with Android 7 image, although I was said it originally came with Android 6.

Both rom's for ROCO C805 and/or Philips E1027 flash ok (the bootloader was gone and now, using the bootloader from E1027 I can flash either rom), but the device has no audio on speakers.

My guess was a bad port and I tried to change system.img puting libaudio*.so from other rom's. The problem is that I can't root using any of the methods I found and used before, and I cant repack system.img cause the system will not boot showing errors due to the files I changed.

I was able to unlock bootloader but I can't root with standard su from sd card or using the tools such as mtk android tools, all-in-one. when I flash the recovery.img (cwm, twrp, etc) the device simply will not boot and stay on the bootloader (fastboot, etc.)

So I'm pretty stuck here and don't know what to do next. I don't want to quit because it is my young sun's tablet and I want to learn from this as well.

Thank you for all your help.

Please post any questions needed!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kirichen:
You can root with

Release Mtk easy su v2.1.0 · JunioJsv/mtk-easy-su

Fix startup crash on lastest android versions Catch crash with Firebase Crashlytics Update dependencies

github.com

just install and press the #
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jaytecx:
An app for my camera?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MZO:
You might wanna try AirDroid app
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jaytecx:
thanks
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] abuttino:
First and foremost: Do NOT wipe data from any Google services to get this update unless you are ready to do a hard reset.

In November, some douche on YouTube decided that it would be a good idea to hobble your phones by clearing data. Some people it helped, some people it didn't.

Google engineers have also said that this is ineffective.

It would be nice to get the OTA links. If someone here can use this link to get them, we would all appreciate it!

http://www.droid-life.com/2014/06/05/download-nexus-ota-url-file/

If you are waiting until Friday and don't have the update yet, I suggest sideloading it in recovery mode. It's a quick update, no risk of bootloops or a bricked device.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you all!

Sent from my Pixel 2 XL
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Questions & Answers] merla brata:
help sir

my mido have problem is always signal H+ data and no detect LTE B8 / B3 signal if wifi turn off, but if wifi on, my devices detect LTE B8/B3 signal.

any solution, thank you
[Fire General] DB126:
Passage from this article recently published in PC Mag:

'Last year, one popular Android app called ES File Explorer was accused of secretly bundling a battery booster with its software that began showing the lock screen ads. Following user complaints, the company behind ES File Explorer said it was a "difficult decision" to include the ads, but claimed they were necessary to keep the company operating.'

One of many transgressions associated with this previously well regarded package after being sold to a commercial interest by the developer. Plenty good alternatives in the Amazon App Store, Google Play Store and elsewhere.
[Fire General] gabosius:
Good old days, since gingerbread been using ES Explorer and MX Player.

However, not lately as there was way too much advertising (which is an issue with bigger majority of Android apps).
[Fire General] Blandroid:
I still like this app and they did well to keep it ad free AND free for so long IMO. I got around the problem by paying a couple of quid for the Pro version - problem solved. Good Devs deserved to get paid for good work.
[Fire General] DB126:
Nothing to do with including ads in the free version, generating revenue or being fairly compensated. How the ads were introduced, bundling of other apps that are installed w/o permission, hijacking the lock screen and other bad behavior associated with this app (including blocking actions of other apps) is what is at question. This is a well known 'bad actor' in the XDA community. I was simply resurfacing/reinforcing for 'noobs' (aka newbies) who may not be aware of past transgressions. BTW - I also own then 'pro' version which for awhile was still being maintained by the original author. Sadly, that is no longer the case.
[Fire General] marinegundoctor:
I ditched them once the ads started (or word of them). I paid a few bucks for FX File Explorer. Now I can't decide if I like it or X-plore File Manager better. Both do everything ES used to do in its glory days and possibly more/better. They just each have a distinctly different interface.
[Fire General] Adyatan:
For me as always, X-plore File Manager will be the best.

ES has become a lot of crappier lockscreen ads, battery booster, junk cleaner, background services and a lot more.

I have also noticed ShareIt also being the same. It has also phone booster, cpu booster, ads, background services and a lot other junk things.
[Fire General] DB126:
After ES spiraled I experimented with nearly a dozen well regarded alternatives, eventually purchasing two for extended testing: Solid Explorer and FX File Explorer. Both are great with similar feature sets. Boiled down to UI/UX and, to a lesser degree, resources consumed by the manager itself. FX now lives on all my devices.
[Fire General] t3chwizard:
+1 for this ES has just fallen behind now. I had ES pro and it rarely gets updated so FX is also the winner for me. Very nice app.
[Fire General] BeeWall:
I personally use MiXplorer. It's not on Google Play, but it is on XDA Labs. It has a ton of features, and I don't really miss anything from ES. And it's updated a lot, which is nice.
[Fire General] t3chwizard:
I wish I could get a refund for ES Pro because I hate it now. It's rarely updated if at all.
[Fire General] shabuboy:
Any free recommendations as of mid--2018? Not sure if things have changed lately

Requirements are SFTP and SMB/CIFS

Solid Explorer and FX File Explorer seem to be paid apps to get the options mentioned above.
[Fire General] DB126:
You can try this. I don't use (nor recommend) but seems to have a steady following.
[Fire General] sd_shadow:
I've been using

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jrummy.root.browser

For years

---------- Post added at 06:10 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:08 PM ----------

Free version

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jrummyapps.rootbrowser.classic

Edit: I didn't read that correctly, there's no file transfer protocol support in Root Browser
[Fire General] ProfEngr:
I rolled back to 3.2.5.3 when all the extra features (crap / bloat / new UI) got too annoying yrs ago; APK Mirror ftw. Just recently noticed it dropped off the update screen in Google Play. Sad that such an initially well-rounded app lost its way.
[Fire General] sd_shadow:
The current owner of ES File Explorer got it's apps pulled from Play store for violation of terms, faking advertising clicks.

https://www.xda-developers.com/quickpic-back-google-play-es-file-explorer-disappears/
[Fire General] Trina9:
Plenty of other file managers out there to use.
[Sprint LG G3] Nas3:
Bonsoir à vous.je suis nouveau sur le forum xda developpers et je suis enchanté d'être parmi vous.S'il vous plait je cherche à flasher le kernel xceed sur mon lg g3 ls990 sprint. je tourne sous la rom fulmics 6.9 marshmallow.j'ai fouillé dans le forum et je n'ai pas trouvé comment faire.Merci de m'aider.Cordialement.:)

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[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] infamousvincci:
Where are the custom roms at? LOL.

I ditched my note 8 because of that annoying locked bootloader. Im a proud pixel 2 owner now itching to flash custom roms and mods lol.
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] Tucker204:
Please keep this updated with your rom decision. Congrats.
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] razrlover:
As soon as they start dropping, right now none
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] cntryby429:
Probably being held up waiting for a stable twrp. These things take time. Also, be careful with posts like this as they tend to get people all worked up when it could be interpreted as you getting impatient for something that isn't owed to you. Not flaming, just heading off incivility.
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] gvsukids:
Also the customer I'm would have to be close to stock otherwise we wouldn't be getting our updates OTA
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] infamousvincci:
haha, i got your point buddy. was just teasing everyone lol.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III Windows Mobile ROM De] djakub:
Whitch player to use for opening RTP network streams?
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III Windows Mobile ROM De] ratcom:
realplayer
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III Windows Mobile ROM De] djakub:
I tried, but it can play only RTSP, not RTP... :(
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III Windows Mobile ROM De] MikeChannon:
@djakub

This is a cross post = breach of forum rules.

This is a straightforward question and not related to upgrading = wrong forum.

Closed

Mike
[Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Plus) Questions & Answers] Daniel2018:):
Best rom for gaming i ultra and 60 fps rec screen?
[Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Plus) Questions & Answers] DemiurgoX:
i would say miui the only rom ive flashed which score 57500 on 3d on antutu, really smooth for gaming, but battery drain sucks, stock zui is good enough tho
[General Questions and Answers] mauricio288:
Hello everyone

I have a Xiaomi MI A1 with Android One (stock) and I want to know if there is a way to change the default green color of the icons in the android settings, I like the green...but I would really prefer a blue color.

So...that's my question, thanks any way.
[Moto G5 Plus Questions & Answers] Hirorails:
I would like to know the best combination of ROMs and Kernels for performance and battery life

Preferably has round icons
[Moto G5 Plus Questions & Answers] washoq:
I use Validus + Alize. This setup runs smoothly. Battery life is also excellent. This is the first and only x64 ROM I flashed so I don't have comparison with others.
[Moto G5 Plus Questions & Answers] Hirorails:
Any random reboots?
[Moto G5 Plus Questions & Answers] jasons1004:
Icons are not rom dependent - you can change just using diff browser or something.

That being said - anything + alize should be good to go! :)
[Moto G5 Plus Questions & Answers] Hirorails:
I've had some problems xenon and alize randomly factory resetting. Round icons are something that are determined by the framework Res Example (Stock pixel, Pixel experience and custom lineage 14.1 based ROM for my Nexus 10)
[Moto G5 Plus Questions & Answers] zefyx:
I had this problem using the Magisk v14.5 beta and installing v14.0 fixed it.
[Moto G5 Plus Questions & Answers] Martichou:
Issue with Magisk, the kernel doesn't make any rom random reboot or factory resetting.
[Moto G5 Plus Questions & Answers] sweztmc:
Im currently on validus and it soft reboots every 5 to 10 mins. I had the same issue with xenon HD
[Moto G5 Plus Questions & Answers] washoq:
Install stable Magisk v14 instead of 14.5 beta.
[Android General] Android66123:
Hi XDA, I have made a telegram group for Huawei phones.

You can discuss everything you want. Problems, root guides etc.

Join: mod edit - link removed thread closed

Thanks!
[Moto G5 Plus Questions & Answers] PeterFdeVries:
Can some tell me why the sum of my storage is lower than the amount of the total that is on top of the screenshot?
[Moto G5 Plus Questions & Answers] psychopac:
That's because out of the 32GB, Android OS needs some memory as well. Maybe that the user available memory is only 24.6GB. Anyways, here's mine
[Moto G5 Plus Questions & Answers] PeterFdeVries:
Thanks for the reply. I see that the sum of your files matches with the total above. My total is about 2,5 gb more :)
[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] Ringanar:
Hey guys im looking for a new phone which isn't heavy on the budget but still delivers (currently using Nexus 5x) and im deciding between the HTC 10 and GS S7 Edge , the 10 is brand new 270 pounds and the S7 Edge is refurbished 300 pounds . I would like to hear your opinions and is it worth buying in late 2017 .
[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] ChronoReverse:
Are you getting an Exynos GS7 or a Snapdragon one? If I recall correctly, only the Exynos model has lots of development because the Snapdragon models are locked down. I assume you care since you're asking on XDA.

Other than that, what else is important to you? Would you prefer a more compact phone or a larger one? Is waterproofness necessary for you? I hate extreme curved screens but you might like it.

For me, the HTC 10 is still a great phone in 2017. We're definitely getting Oreo and the only real lacking point is waterproofness (which isn't even important to everyone). It's fast, has a good camera, the battery life is good and development has been good.
[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] Ringanar:
The Exynos model , waterproofness isn't a necessary for me , im looking for a better performance and battery life and yes i do like to tinker with my phones i've moded my nexus with root , kernel , thermal optimizations and so on . What kind of screen on time do you get ? My nexus gets me 3 hours of screen on time max with a total time off charger 7-8 hours im down to 10 % , i consider my use as a heavy one because i like to play games listen to music on spotify and chat .
[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] ChronoReverse:
If battery life is your most important factor (performance won't be that far apart overall) then the Edge will probably do better since it's a larger phone (and hence a larger battery).

The HTC 10 is competent for a 2016 flagship but nothing extraordinary. When I'm playing games, I get between 4-5 hours of SOT for example. You'll find that 4-5 hours SOT is what most people report for their SOTs under heavy use.
[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] Ringanar:
Okay thanks for your time you gave me valuable information and now its up to me setting my priorities in deciding which one to buy.
[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] TheMadKing:
I don't know about others, but the HTC 10 has been a pretty amazing phone for me. The size is just perfect, the audio is amazing, and the software, even if a little stale, is fast and smooth.

My only problem with it is the battery. My battery life has been horrible ever since the Nougat Update, and after sending it to the service, I'm certain that this is a software issue. I hope that Oreo will fix this issue though.
[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] SIRKRA:
If you rely on battery as heavy gamer/user don't look at this phone, drainage is very fast just with medium use, heavy kills it faster. S7 has more endurance
[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] Lycon70492:
I recently bought a HTC 10. I was thinking of getting an S7 but I opted for the HTC 10 for things that I like, such as, 3.5mm jack at the top of the device, metal body, volume keys and power on the right hand side and type c usb 3.1 (more for the future).

A key reason for the HTC 10 are the custom roms that are currently available on the AOSP side. In terms of manufacturer stock android, HTC Sense isn't too bad. Although I do rock a custom rom (AICP to be precise) I do miss HTC's boomsound, HTC camera and power saving.
[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] roirraW "edor" ehT:
I have both the 10 and the Pixel 1 (5 inch). I've used both a lot - concentrating on the 10 for a good half a year until I just gave up. Although the 10's Android is nearly identical to AOSP, the fact that HTC doesn't care about decimal updates (no 7.1) - there are particular parts of the upgrade to 7.1 on the Pixel which would fix some of the annoyances I've found with 7.0 on the 10 - and that the software on the Pixel works so well that I prefer to just modify it with some root apps than run a custom ROM anymore, I would go for anything but the 10. Also, my wife and I had a horrible experience having her phone replaced under their non-warranty 1st year Uh Oh Prorection deal.

I also really don't like that with polarized sunglasses on, the 10's screen is unviewable in portrait mode. Most manufacturers choose landscape mode for that, and the Pixel screen is only black at odd angles (diagonally).

Now the only thing I use the 10 for is music, and to have a spare just in case.

Which network are you on?
[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] WiseManWhite:
I love my 10 except for whatever nougat has done to the battery life. It's decent but not as good as it was on the previous Android version.

Other than that...the size is good, sound is great, the screen is really good, no bloatware and the available themes give your phone a new feeling when you need it. HTC has also been very good with the security updates.

If you're looking for cases, I'd recommend checking Ali Express. They have a better selection than Amazon.
[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] samisax:
I love my 10 and all, and I think it was the most remarkable phone of 2016. It was the only real choice for a "robust" phone that you can rely on to not disintegrate if it falls, with all the flagship specs of 2016. The fingerprint sensor is better than the S7E, and the screen colors are better IMO. The camera is great for average use, which is what I can comment on.

That being said, I'd get a Nokia this year. Or better yet, wait for next year's refresh of the Nokia 5 and get it with Oreo and Project Treble. I think this should be any tinkerer's criteria for a phone purchase from here on: PROJECT TREBLE. Phone after phone, I find myself spending my money on a higher resolution screen (1080p is enough), and a faster SOC (any modern SOC will get the job done wonderfully), just so that I can buy into the update-receiving club of an OEM. With Project Treble, I can give up this "forced-upgrade" for the sake of updates, and rest assured that I'll always have the latest version of Android running, either with OEM support or with XDA support.

Cheers and good luck.
[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] Dlind:
Beware the hidden issue with these phones is that they have 4gb of ram and 3.6-3.8 usable. Heavier multi tasking between some apps for example, chrome, spotify, fb messenger, and your choice of texting apps does not go well. I used to have the one plus 3 and it handled that multi tasking like a champion. If you could I would recommend the one plus 3 it can get 6-8 hours sot with the right kernels and roms. You also dont have to deal with touch wiz. Also the one plus 3 has the same 3000 mah battery htc has I'm not sure what the s7 has. But I bet you couldnt get 8 hours sot on it lol
[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] thunder2132:
Just my two cents, but I like my 10 a lot. I do run a custom ROM on it, and bought the Sprint version, which can be unlocked to use on any network except for VZ. You can also unlock LTE bands with this phone, so it will work with literally every network that's not on VZ...worldwide.

The screen is probably the best non-(AM)OLED screen that I've used, but I do miss the (AM)OLED from my S5 and Droid Turbo.

The camera does very very well with the modified Google camera by BSG or Arnova8G2, at least in mid to higher lights. In low light you have to turn off ZSL or else it'll be very very dark.

The battery is mediocre. I get about 4 hours of SoT before I feel the need to recharge. That's with fairly heavy use/games.

Build quality is great. Gorilla Glass 3 is just as strong as 5 (just not as thin) but it will scratch on you. There aren't any good glass screen protectors for this phone, so you'll have to tough it out without one or go the flexible screen protector route. Zack from JerryRigEverything named this the most sturdy phone of 2016.

The modding community is great, and other than the OnePlus and a few Samsungs, it's more popular on XDA even than the Pixel. There's two 8.0 ROMs out there and both are very capable daily drivers.

What I want that would make this the perfect phone: OLED screen, bettery battery, better case selection (the imak cowboy case is pretty nice, same with the Nillkin Nature), no low-light photo issues with Google Camera. That's it. Literally, it has everything else I could want.
[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] Rolo42:
To the question in the title, I'd answer, "maybe" but the latest Chinese offerings look tempting but I don't know their quality.

To the question in the post (10 vs S7 Edge), that's a different one altogether, so not sure which one you're really asking. I upgraded to the 10 from the Nexus 5 (not the 5X) and found it to be an excellent upgrade in the post-Nexus world. (The Pixel cost too much for my taste and, frankly, it's ugly.)

Prior to the N5, I had the Samsung SIII and loved that phone. The hardware, anyway; I hate TouchWiz and removed it from my SIII and Note 10.1. Between greater bootloader unlock hassle and explosions (and the dishonest handling of those), I avoid Samsung entirely (to include computer hardware and household appliances).

That's my thinking that may give you some ideas to consider. My only issues with the htc 10 are the display quality issue (yellow tint at the bottom) and the temperamental fingerprint scanner. (poor customer service and slow updates but those are normative for all OEMs, sans Google on the latter) Otherwise, it's a solid phone with a superb aesthetic, especially the red one and, at the time, it was deeply discounted by htc.
[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] Arbiter1701:
Add to that a removable battery door, so that the battery may be removed completely. I hate this "glue the phone together" style of manufacturing.
[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] ludovicien:
One year on, my battery is weak and the performance is choppy. I just put up with it rather than have to reset it all the time.

But I bought it mainly for the audio performances and it's fantastic in that regard. If you look at it as getting a nice mobile phone and superb DAP in one the price now is a bargain.
[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] pbigband:
I've been with my HTC 10 since May 2016 so that has been 1.5 year and these are my experiences

- Camera is GREAT (snappy - lots of functions - great quality)

- Performance has been as snappy as Pure Android

- Updates aren't so often (official ROMs are still on 7.0 and most probably August Patch lol)

- Battery has been a little bit worsen since Nougat update but I gotten rid of the issue by installing custom kernels and great ROMs you could find here in XDA.

- Device quality is TOP-NOTCH

- Sound quality is STILL ON OF THE BEST TODAY (you could use any fancy or higher impedance headphones on this boy and it sounds LEGIT)
[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] JohnCorleone:
I had the revolutionary HTC one M7, I had the M9 and got the HTC 10 on launch day. I am on T-Mobile but I unlocked the SIM and wrote SuperCID and switched to the unlocked developer version. I am using Magisk systemless root with a bunch of modules and the phone just works... and the music quality is just top notch!
[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] Dayliter:
i still love mine--HTC 10
[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] Avaviel:
One thing in its defense of gluing, the last THREE Samsung phones I've had where the battery is removable has had battery connection issues. As in, I tap my phone wrong and it restarts.

I also think the HTC 10 has had battery issues where it reports incorrectly.
[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] tokuzumi:
I concur with most of this. I have an unlocked US version, and it's on the Oct 2017 security patch. Can't vouch for carrier variants.

Biggest downside to the Samsung S7 would be the glass sandwich. Look at it wrong and it cracks. The aluminum body of the 10 will take a little more damage before the screen cracks. I know HTC was first to the punch for the Nougat update, compared to Samsung. Maybe that will be the case with Oreo as well. Although, as long as HTC provides security updates in a relatively consistent fashion, I'll be ok on Nougat.