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[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] HyperEscape:
Well thanks, has anyone tried it to be really working for Verizon Pixel XL. Any success reports.

The website which opens from your URL has a clunky UX, I cannot select and get to know any service details, even with translation. If i select an option with 150Yuan, it takes me back to a webpage where no further journey to go.

Purchasing on Taobao anyways aint possible for me as the whole process and interface is in chinese, and I dont know if they accept international credit card.

Would like to know more information about it.

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Got it, the URL is for the mobile version of the Taobao website, hence strange display on PC. Am trying to search it via PC.

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Ok so what I am able to gather is these services are for XL running 7.1.x , and mine is already updated to 8.0 ,so cant say for sure it will work or not. For 7.1.x we dont need a paid service, it was already doable by DePixel8 if I am not wrong.

Thanks.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] almightysiman:
I haven't try,but what I heard form other , it work.it use special software to downgrade pixel to 7.1 then use depixel8 to unlock bootloader.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Scottay5150:
Won't work, 7.1+ = no root forever!
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] HyperEscape:
Thats my assumption as well, however trying to get in touch with TaoBao seller to see what miracle they offer.

Thanks.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] B0RD34UX:
I'm pretty sure that even if you downgrade to 7.1, the security patch level would render the dePixel exploit useless. As far as I know, you can't downgrade security patch levels.

Try selling it on Swappa and then buy a Google version off the site.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] ironmaskusa:
Please do keep us posted on the TaoBao mission because if it is possible to still do this I am very interested as well... I went on the site to that link and hit the translation on my Chrome browser via laptop and I couldn't make out everything it was informing of but I thought I saw something about it was illegal to ship or prohibited for the goods in my region... I live in the eastern shore of the US... what gives? I am not giving up so easily. I would sell the phone but I am my family's plan and i just pay them cash every month.. so I am sort of stuck with the phone atm myself as well..

Anyways... good luck to all who are still fishing around for an exploit.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] HyperEscape:
Well, i called quits for the TaoBao mission, was a pipe dream anyways. I was able to sell it for a good price. So case closed for making any mistake like this again without reading enough around on the forum about which exact model to buy for my rooting/vipering adventures.

Have another query in mind , will post a new thread for it, while on the hunt for a Google branded set.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] anystupidname:
Anybody have any information about converting Mogul to Linux?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] storino03:
Not possible.

--James
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Psionfenix:
not YET.

I'd suggest trying wisbar advance with a linux theme, or simpleOS.

I'm working on a linux port, but my advanced get halted quite quickly, I'm going to try to see if anyone else is/was working on it, maybe I can find where i'm screwing up.

So, if anyone has/is, feel free to share :)

As for progress that i know of, so far:

http://xdaforums.com/archive/index.php/t-333748.html

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=341903&page=2

they have some other links in there too.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] anystupidname:
Thank you.
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] bilbo60:
Has anyone on Verizon been able to access the hidden menus using

*#546368#*996#
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] STIKID:
I have not personally.
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] bilbo60:
Thanks. Have you found any other way?
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] STIKID:
Not not yet, honestly just hopeful that someone may find some kind of work around for root. But its a shot in the dark.
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] bilbo60:
I guess Verizon just blocked the hidden menus.
[Huawei Mate 10  Questions & Answers] kedge:
I have flashed many phones and had no problems but this is causing me so much grief and Funky Huawei don't seem much help replying to my pm's..

I purchased a sim free Uk Mate 10 pro from CPW it was running fw 115 (c782)

Wanted to update to the latest 127a fw, so purchased credits and flashed away.

I think where I went wrong was using the unbrand tool, I picked option 7 other = typed BLA-L09 and option 2 again = hw/eu

After then flashed the 127a fw.

All flashed well but it made my phone into a dual sim which I didn't want due to warranty issues, been buying credits like a crazy man trying to get this phone back to a single sim BLA-L09 but it just won't have it, I get weird fw and region codes installed??

I have spent a small fortune now and not very happy, any help would be great and a refund on some of the credits wasted.

To be honest I would avoid this service, keep your money and wait for Huawei to release ota updates.
[Huawei Mate 10  Questions & Answers] Pretoriano80:
So, you purchased a BLA-L09 (c782) and you wanted only to update to latest firmware version?If that's correct, then why did you used FHRebrand Tool, instead of just flashing the latest firmware for your device?

FunkyHuawei support was always available when i needed,so maybe you should wait for the Christmas holidays to end.

Next time be patient, nobody forced you to use FH services, so i don't understand why you blame them for your issue.

Merry Christmas! ?
[Xperia Z4/Z3+ Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Steve977:
Hello everyone, I'd like to say thanks for checking out my thread :good:

About a week ago, I dropped my phone into a ceramic floor with the back facing down. The drop sounded loud however the phone looks intact.

A few checks later, I can confirm the phone is OK, except for both cameras and the flash.

The back camera doesn't work (the Camera app just crashes, Diagnostic shows Camera Not Connected), the front camera doesn't display anything (Diagnostic shows completely black picture) and the flash does not turn on.

I'm currently sourcing parts for testing, but I'm wondering if it's possible that the software may be the cause as well?

Although the phone didn't restart (it still worked fine, minutes before it dropped) I wanted to make sure.

Also, as a double check, I tried OpenCamera and it shows black. There's no "switch camera" option so I think it's showing the front camera.

Once again, thank you for checking my thread :)
[Xperia Z4/Z3+ Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Pixelado:
Your motherboard is toast. I have a Z2 with water damage. At first it seemed like the camera module got damaged, but on closer inspection, it has the same problem as your Z3+, all things camera related stopped working. There's no easy fix, you either re-ball whatever chips got loose or replace the motherboard.
[Xperia Z4/Z3+ Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Fast Eagle:
Maybe you need to replace only the camera, because I had approximately same problem
[Xperia Z4/Z3+ Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ramblox:
I had the same problem, it was enough to replace the camera module for me.
[Xperia Z4/Z3+ Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Galon123:
hi I know this is old thread but I just have the same problem,have you fix this?

replace the back camera will solve this problem or must replace both front and back camera?
[Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Plus) Questions & Answers] vvijayk1999:
I first unlocked the bootloader and then flashed the TWRP image, later I flashed AEX 4.6 ROM and then I thought or reclocking the bootloader but when I did it's not booting up. The ZUK Logo appears for a second and screen goes black, the led remains lit and holding the power button for 10 seconds doesn't turn of the device , it restarts again and same thing happens.

Im not able to even access EDL(Emergency Download Mode) to use QPST or MiFlash tool.

Help me guys...
[Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Plus) Questions & Answers] partha1002\:
You should really learn to use "FORUM SEARCH". This kind of issue has been resolved and there are few guides available too.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Questions & Answers] android_smater:
Hello i am searching for V4A for android O anybody using plz share

Thank you..
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Questions & Answers] KL1516:
just root your device with magisk and install v4a from the module.
[Device Reviews and Information] redbrickbernie:
real life experience

Hi,

Because of your review, which I liked, I bought this GS1.

And though the looks of it are good, performance and user experience are weak.

Installing Netflix through Google Playstore is not possible. And when you succeed to install it through Beelinks own Appmarket or sideloading it, you could not scroll through the movie list, at least, not up or down. After latest firmware update of 2018-01-12, the scrolling problem is solved. Its still not possible to install or update through Google Playstore though.

Also installing other apps in Goole Playstore fails. When searching for a app it just keeps searching.... I only managed to install apps by using my app library or scrolling through suggested apps. Apptoide just works fine by the way but is not the appstore I prefer, I just want to us Playstore.

The interface is a bit laggy and it is hard to see where you are - which is the active part on your screen. You have to use both cursor keys on your remote as well as the mouse function on it to be able to fully navigate.

I think the GS1 has a lot of potential but at the moment the firmware is just not good enough.
[Device Reviews and Information] jgonc:
get playstore working after updating the firmware

just to report that to solve the google playstore issue after incremental update it is necessary to reset the box. once you do that, google playstore will work again. That was my experience.
[Device Reviews and Information] geca3:
GS1 very low quality netflix - DRM L1

I'm very disappointed! I bought and will not use because of this TVBOX (of 6k) not to run Netflix in FullHD. The quality is poor, especially on big TV. My intention was to use with Netflix on my old

52".

Only SD...480p max!!!

It would need to have DRM level 1 to Rum FullHD, but it only has level 3, ie, Netflix / Amazon only in SD

I'm already with the latest FW 106N0...

I hope Beelink solves this fast or I'll buy from another brand with DRM L1.
[Device Reviews and Information] pitrus-:
I was hoping to be able to use this device for powering a smart infoboard, however there's a huge flaw in the device and that is that screen rotation is completely disabled making it impractical for the use with portrait orientationed infoboards.

Found the explaination in the build.prop, "ro.sf.disablerotation=1". Too bad there's no root method available for this box as I can't change it without root or twrp/cwm recovery.
[Device Reviews and Information] loded:
This box should be pre rooted if I'm not mistaken.
[Device Reviews and Information] pitrus-:
Mine wasn't pre-rooted. However I contacted Bee-link about the problem, and they were kind enough to offer me a special version of the latest rom with support for portrait mode and it worked flawless using Kiosk Browser Lockdown-app from play-store. Must say I'm quite impressed by their respons. [emoji4]

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[Device Reviews and Information] bobancro:
Hi,can you puth the link,I haw to, gs1 issue? Thanks
[Device Reviews and Information] Ratteler:
Can anyone post link to ACTUAL support for this box?

Beelink might as well be a criminal enterprise. My box now can't connect to google to sign in to play store.

Someone here should have warned wat a POS this box was.
[Device Reviews and Information] Jupit3r:
Try contacting them directly, they do have a working website.
[Device Reviews and Information] pitrus-:
And from my experience excellent support. I actually got them to send me a special rom with vertical screen support for this box, this was however about one year ago so thins might have changed.

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[Device Reviews and Information] irek.187:
hello. Do anyone have original lighthome laucher for this board fixed?

I found on this page https://forum.bee-link.com/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=48302

This link has been expired
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] Domanshi:
Hey guys. I've been toying with the thought of buying the MiA1 or the Redmi 5 Plus. Redmi 5 Plus has an 18:9 Screen to body ratio and larger battery, but only has single camera and Micro USB. I'd like to hear your opinions first since this would be my daily driver for the foreseeable future. So does the odds go to the MiA1 or can the shortcomings of the Redmi 5 Plus be justified by its Pros?
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] dback31:
I would definitly buy the A1 again, awesome phone and I don't have anything to complain for.

Don't listen to these retards saying xiaomi is a **** company for not releasing the kernel source yet, they will, but probably also around the same time they release oreo in january.

I can't say anything about the redmi 5, but stock android > miui
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] Domanshi:
Personally I would like to try MIUI but again, there might come a ROM with MIUI in the future though so I don't mind. Thanks for the thought.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] whoadood:
I would not buy the A1 again. No Oreo (which was released in August), hardware problems like the horrible hissing from the earphones, lots of bloatware and spyware from Xiaomi preinstalled, etc.

Pictures look really bad too, so don't think the double camera is any good.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] Domanshi:
Sorry to hear that. Any more hardware problems other than the hissing? And is it present in all phones?
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] whoadood:
I haven't found any more hardware problems. The hissing is present in all phones, it probably is a motherboard design error (which they simply didn't care about, because I'm sure they noticed it).
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] Domanshi:
I'll keep that in mind. Thanks!
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] surajsun22:
There are 3 A1s in my family, and none of them has any hissing sound from headphones. I use Skullcandy ink'd headphones. They aren't exactly "premium" but they offer very good quality and works great with miA1.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] santr33:
1. Its not spyware

2. They promised Oreo till the END OF 2017 and i dont think that 2018 started yet.

3. If your photos look really bad, then my friend you dont know how to take them properly.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] whoadood:
Cheap earphones have cheap cables which a high impedance which means the noise is not audible because it is "cut off". That's one of many reasons why cheap earphones sound bad.

I use good earphones and the noise is audible and really annoying.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] surajsun22:
What brand earphones do you use?
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] whoadood:
I have a few earphones here and they all have the noise. Sennheiser (forgot the model), Apple Earbuds, and also Xiaomi Piston and Xiaomi Pro HD.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] _mysiak_:
I would buy it again as well. Except the hissing noise and night/low light photography (both can be solved though) I have no complaints. It's really an improvement to my previous phone Nexus 5X.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] dback31:
I don't experience any of these problems mentioned here.

Sure, Xiaomi has like 3-4 apps preinstalled, however, just uninstall them and you are good to go.

Also I'd rather have a stable oreo release than a bugged one which renders my device unusable.

These guys think, that the developers just have to turn a switch and we magically have a stable ROM.

Also, if you guys have sound issues, buy some decent earphones then, I have Shure SE215 and even they are good enough to not experience any of the problems
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] Chiggie14899:
My boy , the hissing is, according to me , due to the high output of 10v. I get the same hissing in 3 of my laptops. I once used some Sony headset (pretty heavy , The one which DJ's use) no hissing. Probably in Oreo they'll fix it with there own Mi music thing in the settings.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] harshu0101:
I have Sennheiser CX 275s and no hissing sound.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] whoadood:
Google released the beta sources of Oreo so OEMs could update their phones in March, six months later (September) they released this phone, and then three months later (December) we still don't have Oreo.

Does it take time to update a phone? Definitely. Does it take nine fuc᠎king months? No. I'm putting the blame where it is.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] neojith:
Its about ur preference.. Seeing the speed at which developments going, its clear xiaomi has only set very less number of developers for working on this phone.. If u r dreaming of a bug free stock os, stay away.. Experience till now is poor.. Atleast Miui will hav more developer attention..

It seems the reviews are doctored a lot by Mi.. None of the reviewers till now mentioned the contacts are not being linked automatically.. almost 4 months, and still no change.. And they have a great online marketing team.. Seeing the rude reaction of Mi fans in Miui forum & xda when issues are pointed out..

Wait till oreo update is out.. See if the bugs are solved.. Then buy..

The hardware is great.. Just ruined by buggy os & slow pace of development.. Dont buy expecting a google product..
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] iMewo:
OP, ask urself what you want and need. If you'd like to avoid issue like certain owners probably like the following example, then avoid. If you're one of those *****es who would start whinging why updates haven't been released on time. AVOID!!!

I'm pretty sure many companies didn't release thing on time, and completely bug free. E.g Microsoft, Apple so on ...

Dun make stupid assumption that "all" phones have the same issue.

Beside, if you dunno how to take photos pls read forum or google.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] Domanshi:
Thanks for the input. Thing is both the MiA1 and RM5+ have similar hardware aside from camera and USB port. If I were to ask though, is the Type C really that advantageous over the MicroUSB? Gotta admit the 18:9 ratio is tempting me though, but more importantly I want to have a durable midrange phone that I can use for quite a long time.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] Domanshi:
I don't mind the late update though since it's better if it's mostly bug free. I'm just wondering more on which to buy from both since they have quite similar specs. The RM5+ doesn't really feel like it's better than the MiA1 since with it's newer screen to body ratio and larger battery, the camera and the USB port are inferior, or so what others have been implying. Both have the same CPU and GPU though. I just want to know how the experience from the MiA1 users are to help me decide better.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] orgert:
i definitely will recomend MIA1, i got it after 2 years of using nexus 6 , and its better almost in every area, only the camera its not better.

i dont have the hissing sound ,im using the original galaxy s6 in-ear headphones AND audio quality is AMAZING. about the camera , dont expect it to be really good, its ok, it performs good only in good natural lighting condictions, but after the sun is going down , its really bad( comapred do nexus 6)

overall for the price i will rate the phone 10/10 , and im quite happy with it. also battery life is amazing , can get easily 6h+ with quite heavy usage.

And for me , stock android is the best android experience you can get, with this phone u wont even need to root it for roms cuz u have AOSP out of the box , and for me thats enough reason to go with MiA1, cheers :)
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] rh2600:
I can't hear anything on my audio technicas.

Bloatware? 1 third party chat app for Indian market (instant uninstall) and 1 xiaomi customer support apps that is actually useful.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] harshu0101:
What's your requirement exactly in a phone? What would you be using the most?
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] Domanshi:
Thanks for the input. Will put those into consideration. ?
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] Domanshi:
Mostly watching videos. A bit of gaming from time to time. Reading books and comics. And I've heard that the Adreno GPU that both have can run heavy games too. With that said, the 18:9 ratio of the RM5+ looks tempting, but I haven't seen a review so far of it being positive aside from the screen since it is still out in China as of now.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] Domanshi:
The audio issues are a bit unclear as to what origin since some have it while some don't. And yes, there are I think only 4 xiaomi pre installed apps that aren't google based.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] harshu0101:
I see. I think mi A1 would be good. I would totally recommend it. I had same confusion mainly due to RM5+'s display but I went with A1. Because I feel A1 is better in some aspects like camera and software department. Also, I would like to add that it's camera is great for its price. Imo people are expecting too much from a budget device, of course its camera won't be like flagship phones. As for OS updates are concerned I don't see why people are hyper over it, jeez, no patience at all. At least Mi A1 will get 2 years of updates. If you ask me, I'm satisfied. I bought this phone 3 weeks back and I already got 2 updates so far. Most devices won't even get updates THIS frequently. Updates might be late BUT this phone will GET IT like they've promised.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] Domanshi:
I also heard that the RM5+ doesn't really look like an upgrade from the RN4x aside from the screen. And it would feel heavier and bulkier with its large battery. Any phone I buy though will be an upgrade from my current Z00A which is showing its age as of late

And for updates, I can understand the frustration though since it's almost the end of December yet the update still isn't out, but sooner or later Oreo will come out anyway as promised, so give it time.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] harshu0101:
Exactly, I also feel that it isn't worth the buy just for its screen. Yes it looks great but it lacks what Mi A1 has. Yes, frustration is understood but there's a certainty that Oreo update will come out. I don't know if you saw this or not that someone asked Xiaomi on twitter a day back regarding Oreo update and they said this - "It's coming really soon!" Source: https://twitter.com/xiaomi/status/944922239643684864
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] Domanshi:
Yes that's what I've read too. Seems to me like they're really trying to deliver the update before the end of December.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] neojith:
As of now,usb c is a bit of a headache for me.. I think it will br atleast 2019, when usb c will be a standard.. Now i have to take different chargers for my powerbank & phone..

As i've told, wait till oreo update is out.. See if the bugs have been solved, then decide.. Mi A1 is good hardware, no doubts there.. See if the os is upto mark after oreo, then buy..
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] MayanKKaushik:
I think A1 is far better then R5+. May be some of the people crying over update but be assured its coming very soon and to be followed by security updates for 2 years and certainly android P as well. And looking at the history of android one, as the delivered 1st major update after 6 months to micromax A1 , 1st generation Android 1 device, but 2nd and 3rd major were on time. So one can expect A lot from that. So you will be free for 2 years while with redmi 5+ forget the version upgrades even if you do get security patches for 6 months feel lucky. Xaiomi is not in habit of updating its devices. Only this year I have seen a change that they have upgraded their mid rangers otherwise you can see the fate of RN 3 , redmi 1s , 2 or mipad 1. All retired on launched version.

So a better camera, a better software and a future ready phone is what I would prefer that's why I bought this phone